Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS): Airlink, CemAir and Safair. The two airports are 477 miles (768 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Durban and Cape Town.
Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to ELS
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
JNB to ELS with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair the whole wayFA
+3
FA - Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair and CemAir the whole wayFA+3
FA5Z
JNB to ELS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to ELS?
Airlink, CemAir and Safair fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to East London (ELS).
How far is Johannesburg from East London by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and East London (ELS) are 477 miles (768 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does JNB to ELS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JNB to ELS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and East London?
The most direct connections are through Durban (DUR) and Cape Town (CPT). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safair through Durban.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.