Question 1

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London round-trip from $53. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is FlySafair. Airlink is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

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The most flights from JNB to ELS are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 1.2 - 3.5 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 59.0 F).

Question 7

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

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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 (86%), Qatar Airways (72%), Emirates( 72%).

Question 8

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

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Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 34%.

Question 9

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 14% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $109.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $77.

Question 11

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

East London (ELS), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London. 2 airlines have flights to East London from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Question 13

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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

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 15

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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$107
Good round-trip deal	$106 or less
Good one-way deal	$46 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest$53	Average$105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
FlySafair	Cheapest$68	Average$112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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