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

ELS — JNB
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$113

Good round-trip deal

$105 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from East London to OR Tambo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 October 24, 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 90 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 $52). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 October 28, 2025.

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.

The best insider tips for East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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FlySafair

FlySafair's a la carte pricing lets you pay only for services you need, like seat assignments.


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Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares for added convenience.


Airlink's free seat selection in Economy allows you to choose your preferred seat without extra cost.

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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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.5

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
8.3
Very good
113 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.5

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 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. 2 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 16 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $51 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at $66. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: Qatar Airways (90%), Emirates (90%), Airlink( 90%).

  • 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 vacation 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 $52). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 East London to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$51Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$66Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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