Direct flights from Johannesburg to East London

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ELS

East London Airport

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Distance
490 miles  ·  (789 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 40 minutes
Airlines
  • Safair
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737-800

Johannesburg to East London Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Johannesburg to East London. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from HLA to ELS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit East London

What is the best time to visit East London?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

East London is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit East London any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to East London

Airline-specific flight schedules from Johannesburg to East London

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Johannesburg HLA to East London ELS, which is Safair. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Safair flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to East London

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Johannesburg to East London Flights

Flights from HLA to ELS are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 06:35 - 06:45. The earliest flight departs at 06:35, the last flight departs at 06:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Johannesburg to East London takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. The flight distance between Johannesburg and East London is 490 miles (or 789 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in East London?

There is 1 airport in East London: East London Airport (ELS).

How many flights per week are there from HLA to ELS?

There is 1 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to East London (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to East London?

1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to East London.

How far is East London from Johannesburg?

The distance from Johannesburg to East London is 490 miles (789 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from HLA airport to ELS airport?

Safair is the only airline flying nonstop from Johannesburg to East London.

What alliances have direct flights from Johannesburg to East London?

There are no alliances flying direct from Johannesburg to East London at the moment.

What classes are available from Johannesburg to East London?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Johannesburg to East London?

Aircraft types that fly from Johannesburg to East London:

  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Johannesburg to East London?

The earliest flight departs at 06:35 from Johannesburg and arrives at 08:15 at East London.

What is the latest flight available from Johannesburg to East London?

The latest flight departs at 06:45 from Johannesburg and arrives at 08:25 at East London.

Non-stop flights from HLA to ELS

490 miles (789 km)  ·  1h 40m

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1 passenger
Economy
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