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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $137 round-trip, compared to $372 via a layover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $6–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London most commonly pass through:

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $129 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $146, a difference of $17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $137. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London takes 1h 33m, covering 477 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $167, which is 142% above the typical average for this route.

Cemair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London flights are:

• Cemair: 91% on time
• FlySafair: 86% on time
• Airlink: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 28m, compared with 5h 46m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Sixt
· Avis
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London range from $108 to $172, with an average of $137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $108 counts as a good deal.