Direct flights from Johannesburg to East London

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ELS

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Distance
476 miles  ·  (766 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • Airlink
  • CemAir
  • Safair
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Canadair Regional Jet 100
  • Embraer 190
  • Embraer RJ135
  • Embraer RJ140

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 JNB to ELS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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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

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Johannesburg JNB to East London ELS. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Airlink flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to East London

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CemAir flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to East London

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Safair flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to East London

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Johannesburg to East London Flights

Flights from JNB to ELS are operated 41 times a week, with an average of 6 flights per day. Departure times vary between 07:20 - 18:05. The earliest flight departs at 07:20, the last flight departs at 18:05. 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 30 minutes. The flight distance between Johannesburg and East London is 476 miles (or 766 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 JNB to ELS?

There are 41 flights 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 30 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 476 miles (766 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from JNB airport to ELS airport?

Airlink, CemAir and Safair are 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
  • Canadair Regional Jet 100
  • Embraer 190
  • Embraer RJ135
  • Embraer RJ140

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

The earliest flight departs at 07:20 from Johannesburg and arrives at 08:55 at East London.

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

The latest flight departs at 18:05 from Johannesburg and arrives at 19:30 at East London.

Non-stop flights from JNB to ELS

476 miles (766 km)  ·  1h 30m

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