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July 25 - July 30

Cheapest

Earliest

ELS - Johannesburg

$130

$122

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August 12 - August 20

ELS - Johannesburg

$128

$123

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August 25 - August 26

Best

ELS - Johannesburg

$139

$125

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August 4 - August 5

Best

ELS - Johannesburg

$141

$125

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August 20 - August 24

Best

ELS - Johannesburg

$138

$126

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July 29 - August 18

ELS - Johannesburg

$120

$126

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July 28 - August 27

ELS - Johannesburg

$120

$126

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August 20 - August 26

ELS - Johannesburg

$135

$126

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August 5 - August 19

ELS - Johannesburg

$117

$126

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July 30 - August 22

ELS - Johannesburg

$120

$126

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Insights for flights from East London to Johannesburg

The journey from East London to Johannesburg covers a distance of 768 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $79–$397, with a median of $145. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Johannesburg? You'll find the most affordable prices in February, with a median fare of $70. Other cost-effective months include October and September, both with median fares of $73. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

For flights from East London to Johannesburg, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 63.6% of recent fares being direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you have a good chance of finding a direct flight, but connecting options are also readily available.

The typical journey time for flights from East London to Johannesburg, including connections, is 1h 35m. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect, considering both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from East London to Johannesburg

Regular price: $102 - $236

Prices for flights from East London to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $102 and $236. The current lowest deal is $122 with Safair, for travel from July 25 to July 30.

now $122

Low $102

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from East London to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from East London to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $246. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

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Flights from $70

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Flights from $246

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Direct flights from East London to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from East London to Johannesburg

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$192

$127

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$192

$174

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$192

$140

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$172

$143

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$173

$151

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$186

$132

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from East London to Johannesburg

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$192 → $127

34%

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$186 → $132

29%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$192 → $140

27%

7 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 25

$172 → $143

17%

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Johannesburg

East London - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for East London to Johannesburg, with a median price of $145.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights from East London to Johannesburg typically take 1h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.6% of deals are direct

63.6% of recent deals for this route are for direct flights, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that offers direct flights from East London to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare for this route

Historically, only 2% of deals for this route are considered good prices.

East London main airports to depart from

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~3 km from East London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Arrive at O. R. Tambo International for convenient access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival point for flights to the Johannesburg region.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Consider Lanseria International for potentially easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein offers a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services if you are willing to drive.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport, but primarily serves tourist routes.

📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport that can help avoid major metropolitan hub congestion.

📍 ~270 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$371

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, practical if flights from Johannesburg are unavailable.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from East London to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $111. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $154. Conversely, booking 0-6 days out usually results in significantly higher prices, averaging around $394.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from East London to Johannesburg is considered to be $79 or less. The median price for this route was $145. Fares above $397 were in the top 25% of prices observed, indicating they are on the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from East London to Johannesburg are typically February, October, and September, all with a median price of $70 or $73. The annual median price for this route is $145. While October appears twice, it is also listed as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability within that month.

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