Airlines with direct flights
DIRECTBetween Johannesburg (JNB) and East London (ELS). List of carriers flying JNB-ELS non-stop and which days of the week they operate.
A list of airlines that previously or once had non-stop flights between Johannesburg and East London (JNB-ELS)


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South African Airways
Monthly flight schedule: Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS)
The monthly calendar shows all non-stop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS). Select a date to see every flight that day. The number in the top right corner on each day represents how many flights operate.



Flight schedule data was last updated on 2025-10-15.
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Route FAQ
Answers to common questions about the JNB to ELS non-stop service.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to East London?
Non-stop flights take about 1 hour 30 minutes gate-to-gate, covering roughly 772 km (480 miles).
How many direct flights operate daily between JNB and ELS?
Expect roughly 5 direct departures per day on this route.
Which airlines fly non-stop from Johannesburg to East London?
The route is currently operated by Safair, Airlink and CemAir with year-round non-stop services.
What time do the earliest flights leave Johannesburg?
The first departures typically leave around 07:20, which is ideal for morning meetings in East London.
Which terminals service this route?
Departures normally use Terminal B.
JNB - ELS information
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Distance772 km (480 miles)
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Flight time1 hour and 30 minutes
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Airlines
Safair
Airlink
CemAir
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AlliancesOne WorldSky TeamStar Alliance
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ClassesEconomyBusinessFirst Class
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Safair AircraftBoeing 737-400 PassengerBoeing 737-800 PassengerAirlink AircraftsEmbraer 190Embraer RJ135 and Legacy 600/650Embraer RJ140CemAir AircraftsCanadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 100De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8QDeparture terminalTerminal B (Airlink)