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Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to East London (ELS)

JNB — ELS
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to East London are usually found in May or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$157

Good round-trip deal

$142 or less

Good one-way deal

$58 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-East London flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to East London

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to East London in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-East London flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-East London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-East London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-East London flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-East London flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to East London from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to East London. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of $64). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in October is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 JNB to ELS?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to East London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. 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 East London. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, such as Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
119 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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

    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 11 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London round-trip from $52. 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.

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

    $26 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Cemair, with prices starting from $50 and $61, respectively.

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

    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: SWISS (100%), FlySafair (77%), Turkish Airlines( 77%).

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London (average of $64). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London in October is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to East London

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to East London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$52Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$68Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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