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 flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. 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. The distance covered on this route is approximately 768 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 7 hours and 40 minutes.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from East London to Johannesburg are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals.

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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-28
ELS - Johannesburg
44% AI deal score
$131
$127
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2026-10-21 – 2026-11-14
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$121
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-21
ELS - Johannesburg
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East London to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from East London to Johannesburg

Flights from East London to Johannesburg cover a distance of 768 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This makes for a relatively quick journey between the two cities. When looking for cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg, you'll find that new deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this route.

Right now, fares for this route are significantly above the typical level. Prices typically range from $88 to $450, with a median fare of $234. Currently, only 4% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that current prices are higher than usual.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from East London to Johannesburg, the data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $70. Other cost-effective options include October and September, both with median fares of $73.

For direct flights from East London to Johannesburg, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 54.2% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with a typical number of 1 stopover when connecting.

A typical journey from East London to Johannesburg takes approximately 1h 30m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 30m. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 8h 5m.

How much is a round trip from East London to Johannesburg

Regular price: $110 - $240

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

The regular price range for flights from East London to Johannesburg is between $110 and $240. The current lowest deal is $128 with Safair for travel from Oct 7-Oct 28.

now $128

Low $110

High $240

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, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$338

$316

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$192

$145

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$166

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$190

$164

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$138

$130

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$137

$130

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$151 → $129

14%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$148 → $129

13%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$148 → $129

13%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$150 → $131

12%

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 $128.

📅 Best time to fly

February, October, and September are cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has direct deals

Safair has historically offered 1 direct deal on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from East London to Johannesburg are historically frequent.

East London main airports to depart from

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

Departing from East London Airport offers a convenient and affordable option for your trip to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from East London to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity for South Africa.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$129

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal time to book 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 travel also showed relatively lower prices, averaging $154. Conversely, booking 0-6 days out usually resulted in higher prices, with an average of $394.

A good price for a flight from East London to Johannesburg is considered to be around $88 or less. This threshold represents a price point that is better than 75% of fares observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $234, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from East London to Johannesburg include February, October, and September, all with a median price of $70 or $73. The annual median price for this route is $234. These months typically offer more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

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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: $110 - $240

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

The regular price range for flights from East London to Johannesburg is between $110 and $240. The current lowest deal is $128 with Safair for travel from Oct 7-Oct 28.

now $128

Low $110

High $240

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, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$338

$316

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$192

$145

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$166

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$190

$164

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$138

$130

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Johannesburg

East London (ELS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$137

$130

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$151 → $129

14%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$148 → $129

13%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$148 → $129

13%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$150 → $131

12%

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Johannesburg