Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from East London to Johannesburg are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of £127 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 £93 and an overall rating of 8.3.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Johannesburg will take on average 1h 20m to travel the 477 miles flying distance from East London.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 direct flights that take off from East London and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £61 for a one-way ticket and £106 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between East London and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

East London and Johannesburg are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (27 flights per week), Airlink (13 flights per week), and Cemair (3 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For East London to Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to East London, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from East London at 07:00 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 08:20.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 18:45 and lands at 20:15.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between East London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing £50. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Are there Airport Hotels at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are several hotels inside the airport you can use if you don’t want to sleep in Johannesburg. The Protea Hotel is in the International Terminal, and no visa is required. Go through the Transit Lounge past Security and proceed straight to find the hotel. You can also stay in City Lodge Hotel, located above Parkade 2 on Level 5 of the airport. Another accommodation option is Southern Sun, located 500 meters from the airport. The hotel offers free 24-hour shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes. The pick-up point is behind Intercontinental Hotel at the Shuttle Terminal.

Question 13

Where are Lounges at East London Airport?

Accepted Answer

The East London Airport offers lounges you can access on pay-per-use basis of through a single visit pass or lounge membership. These lounges are accessible regardless of the class you’re flying. You can check out the Lounge page to learn more about how you can gain access. Bidvest Domestic Lounge is an airport lounge located on the Domestic Departures Terminal, Airside on the ground level at the end of the corridor. Also, there is the Airlines Lounge for travellers with First or Business Class. The South African Airlines Lounge is located in the Domestic Terminal.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost £78 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £119 and £118 respectively.

Question 15

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

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 East London to Johannesburg.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to East London with another airline.

Question 18

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

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 Johannesburg from East London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from East London to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between East London and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 84 minutes.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Airlink have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

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 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from East London to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from East London to Johannesburg were found on FlySafair (£106) and Airlink (£154).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from East London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from East London usually cost between £81 and £116 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £106 on FlySafair (12 Nov–19 Nov).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is FlySafair, followed by Airlink.

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