What percentage of Johannesburg to East London flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 54.5% of flights from Johannesburg to East London were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that a significant portion of available options involve a direct route.

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

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to East London has a duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 768 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to East London have been classified as frequent across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings are common on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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Johannesburg to East London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to East London

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London, fares typically range from $88 to $284, with a median price of $153. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 20% 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 for this route are typically July, with a median fare of $79, followed by August at $81, and October at $85. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to East London takes about 1h 35m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 7h 55m. Non-stop flights also average 1h 35m.

The route from Johannesburg to East London covers a distance of 768 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul journey. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to East London

Regular price: $128 - $321

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to East London is between $128 and $321. The current lowest deal is $99 with Safair for travel from Jul 26-Jul 27.

now $99

Low $128

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to East London

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to ELS is August, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $275. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $82

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $275

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to East London

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to East London

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$99

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$107

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$110

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$172

$124

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$118

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$277

$175

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$277 → $175

37%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$265 → $186

30%

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$173 → $99

43%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$172 → $104

39%

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 from Johannesburg to East London are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to East London, with a median price of $82.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights to East London typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 7h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 54.5% of flights from Johannesburg to East London are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair offers direct flights from Johannesburg to East London, with recent deals for $99.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available for 20% of travelers

Historically, 20% of travelers find good prices on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a major hub for flights from Johannesburg to East London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$92

East London main airports to arrive at

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Johannesburg to East London.

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

💸 Flights from ~$92

Airports nearby East London used as alternative

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth offers a strong balance of proximity and flight availability, making it a practical alternative.

📍 ~230 km from East London (approximately 3 to 4 hours of driving required)

💸 Flights from ~$88

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to East London

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Johannesburg to East London is 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $101. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure typically saw prices closer to $297. Even booking within 0-6 days of departure resulted in an average price of $258, indicating significant savings for early planners.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to East London is considered to be around $88 or less. The median price for this route was $153. Fares exceeding $284 were typically in the higher price range, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, July has been one of the best months to fly from Johannesburg to East London, with a median price of $79. August also presented favorable prices, with a median of $81. While October had a median of $85, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route was $153.

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Johannesburg to East London: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to East London

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to East London

Regular price: $128 - $321

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to East London is between $128 and $321. The current lowest deal is $99 with Safair for travel from Jul 26-Jul 27.

now $99

Low $128

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to East London

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to ELS is August, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $275. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $82

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $275

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to East London

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to East London

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$99

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$107

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$110

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$172

$124

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$173

$118

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - East London

Johannesburg (JNB) - East London (ELS)

Safair

$277

$175

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$277 → $175

37%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$265 → $186

30%

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$173 → $99

43%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$172 → $104

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to East London