£65 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS)

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £65 for one-way flights and £143 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cemair
Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£143 Return, just found
£143
Return
just found
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Johannesburg to East London, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at £143 just found
Cemair
Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£144 Return, just found
£144
Return
just found
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Johannesburg to East London, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at £144 just found
Cemair
Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£150 Return, found 5 days ago
£150
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep from Johannesburg to East London, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at £150 found 5 days ago
Airlink
Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£154 Return, found 11 hours ago
£154
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, 17 Dec from Johannesburg to East London, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at £154 found 11 hours ago
Airlink
Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£156 Return, just found
£156
Return
just found
Select Airlink flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Johannesburg to East London, returning Mon, 29 Sep, priced at £156 just found
Airlink
Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£159 Return, found 5 days ago
£159
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Johannesburg to East London, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at £159 found 5 days ago
Airlink
Mon, 15 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£161 Return, found 4 days ago
£161
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 15 Dec from Johannesburg to East London, returning Thu, 18 Dec, priced at £161 found 4 days ago
Airlink
Sat, 27 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£162 Return, found 3 days ago
£162
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 27 Dec from Johannesburg to East London, returning Sat, 3 Jan, priced at £162 found 3 days ago
Airlink
Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£162 Return, found 1 day ago
£162
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Johannesburg to East London, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at £162 found 1 day ago
Hahn Air Systems
Mon, 15 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
JNB
Johannesburg
ELS
East London
£198 Return, found 2 days ago
£198
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Mon, 15 Dec from Johannesburg to East London, returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at £198 found 2 days ago
Flight from Johannesburg to East London route information
Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
East London
Airlines serving
Airlink, Cemair, Hahn Air Systems
Return price
£142
Distance
764 km
Average flight time
1 hour 33 mins

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Grab a great deal on your flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. (JNB) to East London (ELS)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to East London today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. to East London start at just £143 and range up to £198.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Johannesburg and East London
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from JNB to East London Airport?
If you're planning on travelling from JNB to East London Airport (ELS), round-trip flights start from £143. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from JNB to East London Airport (ELS)?
This can differ between airlines, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from JNB to ELS that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from JNB to East London Airport?
The flight distance from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS) is just 770 kilometres. You'll be disembarking the plane and picking up your bags from the carousel before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg Airport to East London Airport?
Safair (FA) is a popular option. It offers 91 flights from Johannesburg Airport to East London Airport (ELS) each month. Another carrier operating on this route is Airlink (South Africa) (4Z). You'll have 82 flights a month to choose from.
Are O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices go up and down like a yo-yo, so it's no sure thing. While last-minute deals between Johannesburg Airport and ELS are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep an eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers announce their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so check back often and be ready to lock in your seat when the fares dip.

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