Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for East London to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on East London to Johannesburg flights?

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Over the last year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How often are flights from East London to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between East London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

Question 5

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

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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 $77 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at $90. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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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 44 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 7

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $103). Flying from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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The most flights from ELS to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 11

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

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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: Cemair (100%), South African (100%), LATAM Airlines( 96%).

Question 12

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

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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.

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on East London-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Question 15

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

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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 18 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Question 16

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

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

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

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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 East London to OR Tambo.

Question 18

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

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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.

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$126
Good round-trip deal	$114 or less
Good one-way deal	$59 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest$77	Average$130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
FlySafair	Cheapest$90	Average$127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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 44 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?

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from ELS to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How often are flights from East London to Johannesburg delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between East London and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for East London to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on East London to Johannesburg flights?

Over the last year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

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