Cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £78

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELS — JNB
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from East London to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from East London to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 February 2026.

Fri 8/512:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Sat 10/1010:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2£78
Fri 6/307:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Fri 13/318:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 15/2£79
Thu 19/312:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Mon 23/310:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 15/2£97
Fri 3/412:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Fri 17/418:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2£98
Thu 2/412:35
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Thu 9/418:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 16/2£106
Sat 28/207:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Wed 4/318:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2£138
Mon 2/307:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Fri 6/310:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 15/2£150
Thu 2/409:30
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 25m
FlySafair
Thu 9/406:45
JNB
-
ELS
1 stop4h 40m
FlySafair
Deal found 16/2£178
Fri 27/207:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Fri 27/218:05
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2£328
Thu 19/207:25
ELS
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 20m
Airlink
Sat 21/210:30
JNB
-
ELS
Nonstop1h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2£340

Find flight deals from East London to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£73

Good round-trip deal

£158 or less

Good one-way deal

£38 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 8/5-10/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • East London to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from East London to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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East London

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 8/5

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£78

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 6/3

07:25-08:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£79

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 19/3

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£97

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 3/4

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£98

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 2/4

12:35-14:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£106

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Sat 28/2

07:25-08:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£138

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Tue 3/3

07:25-08:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£150

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Mon 2/3

07:25-08:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

10:30-12:00

Nonstop1h 30m

£150

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Thu 2/4

09:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

06:45-11:25

1 stop4h 40m

£178

East LondonJohannesburg

ELS - JNB

ELSJNB

East London

Fri 27/2

07:25-08:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£150

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Best time to book a flight from East London to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from East London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £39). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £63). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from East London to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 16 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

6.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Entertainment

5.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

6.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 7
10.0
Excellent

Vanessa,Nov 2025

PLZ - CPT

Fast efficiently seated. Refreshment options good, fairly priced and swiftly served.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from East London, you will be flying from East London, which is the city’s only airport. East London (ELS) is located 5.1 mi from the center of East London. There are 17 flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 1h 30m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £78. The distance between East London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 477 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £51, FlySafair will fly you from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. FlySafair is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £29. Airlink flights start at £38 while deals on Cemair start at £46 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing Qatar Airways (88%), Emirates (88%) or Airlink (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay £175, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £33. The most popular route (East London - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around £56.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £39). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £63). 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.

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Top airline flying from East London to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£51Average£80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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