Q: How long does a flight from Johannesburg to East London take?

A direct flight to East London will take on average 1h 30m to travel the 477 miles flying distance from Johannesburg.

Q: How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Q: How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to East London, Airlink or FlySafair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to East London are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of $106 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $149 and an overall rating of 8.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to East London take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to East London will take on average 1h 30m to travel the 477 miles flying distance from Johannesburg.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in East London, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and East London?

Accepted Answer

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Johannesburg to East London. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to East London on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to East London on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:20 am and will be landing in East London at 8:55 am.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London jets off at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:30 pm.

Question 10

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best round-trip deal found costing $52. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best round-trip deal found costing $52. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to East London flight route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to East London on a daily basis.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is January, where tickets cost $101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $170 and $157 respectively.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London is January, where tickets cost $101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $170 and $157 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to East London.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to East London from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to East London with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ELS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to East London?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to East London from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Johannesburg to East London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 81 minutes.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to East London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to East London is FlySafair, followed by Airlink.

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How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and East London per day?

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to East London take?

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