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

ELS — JNB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$110

Good round-trip deal

$102 or less

Good one-way deal

$54 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 round-trip flight from East London to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 87 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 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 $1,173). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from East London to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from ELS to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

    East London (ELS), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 3 airlines have flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 15 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from East London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FlySafair (87%), Qatar Airways (80%), Emirates( 80%).

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

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  • 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 $1,173). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 3 airlines flying from East London to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from East London to OR Tambo. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$51Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$66Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CemairCheapest$82Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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