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Johannesburg East London
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Fri, 02 Aug JNB - ELS
Tue, 06 Aug ELS - JNB
£74 £67
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Johannesburg East London
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Tue, 03 Sep JNB - ELS
£33 £30
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Johannesburg East London
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Sun, 18 Aug JNB - ELS
Mon, 19 Aug ELS - JNB
£67 £60
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Johannesburg East London
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Wed, 07 Aug JNB - ELS
Sat, 10 Aug ELS - JNB
£76 £71
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Johannesburg East London
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Tue, 13 Aug JNB - ELS
Fri, 16 Aug ELS - JNB
£70 £69
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Johannesburg East London
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Thu, 22 Aug JNB - ELS
Sun, 25 Aug ELS - JNB
£75 £73
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
63% Trains in East London are 63% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £1.45
East London £0.53
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% A meal in East London is 40% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £8.43
East London £5.06
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.88 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on 26 July 2024
Distance: 468 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 30 miles
East London airports
East London Airport (ELS) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Johannesburg to East London change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Johannesburg to East London may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Johannesburg and East London, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Johannesburg to East London airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to East London

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to East London?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and East London is of around 01:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 772 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to East London is 30£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is East London expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in East London costs an average of 0.84 GBP, 2% cheaper than Johannesburg, with a fare of 0.86 GBP, while train tickets costs 63% less in East London: 0.53 GBP against 1.45 GBP in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.06 GBP in East London, 40% less than the 8.43 GBP in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in East London, with an average of 1.34 GBP, while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 1.45 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to East London?
The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to East London are January, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to East London?
The best time of the year to go to East London when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to East London from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, May and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - East London.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to East London?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in East London compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,East London's temperatures can go up to 31.6 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 7.16 ºC in East London, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while East London have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and East London?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and East London is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to East London Airport (ELS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Fly Safair.
  • South African Airways.
  • Kulula.
Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to East London?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to East London are:
  • Fly Safair.
  • Kulula.
  • South African Airways.
Flight Duration 1 h and 33 m Flights between Johannesburg and East London take, on average, 1 h and 33 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £30 Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and East London found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport OR Tambo International Airport The airport OR Tambo International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Johannesburg and East London
Arriving Airport East London Airport Flights departing Johannesburg with East London as destination arrive at East London Airport

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