Cheap flights from Johannesburg to East London

One-way fares from US$70 · JNB → ELS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$70

FlySafair · Thu, 12 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$70

Direct flights
Yes

FlySafair

Flight time
1h 35m

760 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to East London

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$70
  2. December 2026 US$126

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

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Depart15:55 Thu, 12 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$70one way, per person
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Depart07:20 Sat, 07 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$71one way, per person
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Depart07:20 Sat, 14 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$76one way, per person
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Depart07:35 Sun, 15 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$77one way, per person
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Depart15:55 Fri, 13 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$79one way, per person
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Depart07:20 Mon, 30 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$94one way, per person
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Depart15:55 Fri, 06 NovJNB → ELS 1h 35m · Direct
US$98one way, per person
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About flights from Johannesburg to East London

Johannesburg (JNB) and East London (ELS) are about 760 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 35m, and recent direct fares were with FlySafair. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$70, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Johannesburg to East London?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$70 with FlySafair, departing Thursday, 12 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$70 to US$126.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$70 one way.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to East London?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with FlySafair.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to East London?

A direct flight takes about 1h 35m. Johannesburg and East London are around 760 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to East London?

Recent fares on this route were with FlySafair.

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