Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between £83 and £125 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on FlySafair (22 Oct–29 Oct).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between £83 and £125 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on FlySafair (22 Oct–29 Oct).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London will take you 1h 30m. There are 477 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Airlink, at £40, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be FlySafair. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of £76). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £130). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London? While on average our users pay £89, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £54. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - East London), is priced around £83.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FlySafair (89%), Qatar Airways (77%), Air France( 77%).

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ELS?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London, you will be flying into East London. East London (ELS) is just 5.1 mi from the center of the city. East London is the only East London airport and it handles 15 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to East London that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to East London.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to East London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to East London?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to East London via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to East London?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to East London from OR Tambo.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to East London with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from OR Tambo to East London with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to East London become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£95
One-way from	£57
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£100
Good round-trip deal	£59 or less
Good one-way deal	£54 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest£40	Average£90	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£68	Average£118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London from £57

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ELS?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between £83 and £125 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on FlySafair (22 Oct–29 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to East London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to East London flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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Best flights from OR Tambo to East London
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Direct flights from OR Tambo to East London
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Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to East London
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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights typically cost between £83 and £125 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £95 on FlySafair (22 Oct–29 Oct).