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August 4 - August 5

Cheapest

JNB - East London

$124

$123

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July 23 - July 27

Best

JNB - East London

$160

$124

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August 26 - August 31

JNB - East London

$124

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August 5 - August 12

JNB - East London

$118

$124

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July 23 - July 25

Best

JNB - East London

$160

$125

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July 15 - July 22

Best

Earliest

JNB - East London

$161

$125

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August 5 - August 20

JNB - East London

$104

$125

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July 28 - August 25

JNB - East London

$148

$126

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August 3 - August 12

JNB - East London

$111

$126

Round trip

July 15 - August 6

Earliest

JNB - East London

$147

$126

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to East London

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London, fares typically range from $81 to $238, with a median of $139. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to East London? The most affordable months to fly are July, with a median fare of $79, followed by August at $81, and October at $85. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings compared to the typical fare.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to East London takes approximately 3h 0m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 768 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For direct flights from Johannesburg to East London, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 63.3% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, typically involving 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to East London

Regular price: $91 - $269

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to East London is between $91 and $269. The current lowest deal is $123 with Safair, for travel from Aug 4-Aug 5.

now $123

Low $91

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to East London

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to ELS is July, with a median price of $79. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $268. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $79

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $268

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to East London

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to East London

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$153

$163

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$151

$138

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$142

$150

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$142

$150

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$133

$160

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$151

$144

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 23 - Jul 27

$160 → $124

22%

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$161 → $125

22%

7 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 13

$266 → $230

14%

2 nights

Jul 23 - Jul 25

$160 → $125

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to East London

Johannesburg - East London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to East London are below the typical level, with a median price of $139.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to East London, with a median price of $79.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to East London is 3 hours 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.3% of deals are direct

63.3% of recent flight deals from Johannesburg to East London are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to East London are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly from O. R. Tambo International for a direct route from Johannesburg to East London.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for flights from Johannesburg to East London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$260

East London main airports to arrive at

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is ideal for direct access to East London and the Eastern Cape.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Airports nearby East London used as alternative

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is a major regional hub with significantly more flight options for your journey.

📍 ~230 km from East London (approximately 3-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$114

Mthatha (UTT)

Mthatha (UTT) is geographically the closest alternative airport, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~135 km from East London.

💸 Flights from ~$255

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International (DUR) is a major international airport with extensive connectivity if you are willing to travel further.

📍 ~490 km from East London (significant driving distance).

💸 Flights from ~$88

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein (BFN) is a stable regional hub, but a long distance from East London.

📍 ~420 km from East London.

💸 Flights from ~$84

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is an alternative regional airport with limited flight frequency.

📍 ~420 km from East London.

💸 Flights from ~$215

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Best Elite deals to East London

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Jul 23

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49% AI deal score

$160

$124

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Jul 23

East London, South Africa

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$160

$125

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Jul 15

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$161

$125

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

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$159

$126

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Jul 28

East London, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$159

$126

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Jul 29

East London, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$160

$126

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Jul 29

East London, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$153

$126

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Jul 29

East London, South Africa

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$156

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

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$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

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$156

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 26

East London, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$160

$131

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Jul 28

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$148

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$147

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$148

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$147

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 28

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$148

$126

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Jul 28

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 30

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$148

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$147

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$147

$126

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East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$149

$126

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Jul 15

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$147

$126

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Jul 24

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$160

$135

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Sep 06

East London, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$266

$230

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Jul 29

East London, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$145

$126

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East London, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$145

$126

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Jul 28

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46% AI deal score

$144

$126

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Jul 24

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46% AI deal score

$156

$137

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Jul 14

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46% AI deal score

$161

$143

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Jun 18

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45% AI deal score

$151

$138

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45% AI deal score

$161

$148

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Jun 27

East London, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$273

$252

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45% AI deal score

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$253

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Jun 19

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44% AI deal score

$151

$144

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Aug 04

East London, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$124

$123

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43% AI deal score

$124

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East London, South Africa

43% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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Sep 14

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43% AI deal score

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43% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

43% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

43% AI deal score

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Aug 05

East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

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42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$150

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$156

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East London, South Africa

42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

$161

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42% AI deal score

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East London, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$160

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East London, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$161

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to East London

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to East London are found when booking 60 or more days in advance, with an average price of $101. Booking between 28 and 59 days out typically yields an average price of $123. Conversely, booking within 0-6 days of departure tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $258.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to East London is considered to be $81 or less. The median price for this route was $139. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $238 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to East London include July, with a median price of $79, and August, with a median price of $81. October also shows a competitive median price of $85. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $139 for this route.

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