How many flights from East London to Johannesburg are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 54.2% of flights from East London to Johannesburg were non-stop. For journeys that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find direct flight options.

How many hours is the flight from East London to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from East London to Johannesburg typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes. The direct flight covers a distance of 768 kilometers, making it a relatively short journey when flying non-stop.

Should I set a price alert for East London to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, deals for flights from East London to Johannesburg appear with frequent regularity. Given this consistent availability of deals, setting a price alert is a practical strategy. This allows travelers to be notified when prices drop, potentially securing a more favorable fare for their journey.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from East London to Johannesburg

2026-08-28 – 2026-08-30
ELS - Johannesburg
73% AI deal score
$175
$112
Round trip
2026-08-26 – 2026-08-27
ELS - Johannesburg
73% AI deal score
$177
$113
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-10-17
ELS - Johannesburg
47% AI deal score
$131
$118
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-10
ELS - Johannesburg
65% AI deal score
$150
$118
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-10
ELS - Johannesburg
48% AI deal score
$140
$119
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2026-10-15 – 2026-11-04
ELS - Johannesburg
44% AI deal score
$122
$119
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2026-10-14 – 2026-11-04
ELS - Johannesburg
44% AI deal score
$123
$119
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2026-10-20 – 2026-11-04
ELS - Johannesburg
45% AI deal score
$126
$119
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2026-10-17 – 2026-11-04
ELS - Johannesburg
44% AI deal score
$123
$119
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2026-10-22 – 2026-11-03
ELS - Johannesburg
46% AI deal score
$129
$119
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East London to Johannesburg: Overview

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 flight. This route is a popular domestic connection, and you'll find that new deals appear almost daily, making it easier to track cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg.

Right now, fares for flights from East London to Johannesburg typically range from $88 to $450, with a median price of $234. Currently, fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, with only 4% of recent fares classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from East London to Johannesburg, consider traveling in February, when the median fare is around $70. Other economical months include October and September, both with median fares of $73.

When flying from East London to Johannesburg, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection. This provides flexibility in choosing between direct and connecting options based on your travel preferences.

A typical journey from East London to Johannesburg takes approximately 1h 30m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 30m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median journey time of 8h 5m.

How much is a round trip from East London to Johannesburg

Regular price: $136 - $247

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from East London to Johannesburg is between $136 and $247. The current lowest deal is $112 with Safair for travel from Aug 28-Aug 30.

now $112

Low $136

High $247

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 $83. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $305. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $83

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $305

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from East London to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from East London to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$162

$153

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$185

$307

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$185

$143

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$184

$193

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$271

$269

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$184

$190

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$177 → $113

36%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$175 → $112

36%

1 night

Aug 28 - Aug 29

$176 → $129

27%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$164 → $126

23%

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Johannesburg

East London - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from East London to Johannesburg are below the typical level at $112.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February, October, or September for best prices

Historically, February ($70), October ($73), and September ($73) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

The median direct flight from East London to Johannesburg takes 1h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights available from Safair

Safair offers direct flights on this route, with 54.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct deals

Safair has recently offered direct deals for flights from East London to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with 4% being 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$92

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway to Johannesburg and surrounding regions.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$119

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 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $394, while booking 7-13 days out shows an average of $154. Planning ahead by 14-27 days usually offers the most favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a fare of $88 or less for a flight from East London to Johannesburg is considered a good price. The median price observed for this route was $234. Fares around the $88 mark represent the lower end of the pricing spectrum, indicating a significant saving compared to typical prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from East London to Johannesburg include February, October, and September. During these months, the median prices were around $70 for February and $73 for both October and September. The annual median price for this route is $234, indicating that these months offer substantially lower fares compared to the yearly average.

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East London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from East London to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from East London to Johannesburg

Regular price: $136 - $247

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from East London to Johannesburg is between $136 and $247. The current lowest deal is $112 with Safair for travel from Aug 28-Aug 30.

now $112

Low $136

High $247

The cheapest time to fly from East London to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $83

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $305

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from East London to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from East London to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$162

$153

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$185

$307

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$185

$143

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$184

$193

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (HLA)

Safair

$271

$269

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$184

$190

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$177 → $113

36%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$175 → $112

36%

1 night

Aug 28 - Aug 29

$176 → $129

27%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$164 → $126

23%

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Johannesburg