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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

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

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.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London range from $116 to $180, with an average of $148 over the past 12 months. Anything below $116 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $148 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $148 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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: 90% on time
• FlySafair: 86% on time
• Airlink: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

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.

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%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 69% above the typical average for this route.

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
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

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

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to East London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $140 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $157, 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.

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 46m, compared with 5h 56m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.