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Cheap flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg (PLZ-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:35 am - 8:10 amPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
10:10 am - 11:55 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
$92Airlink
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Fri, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 28
12:40 pm - 2:15 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
3:55 pm - 5:40 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
$94Airlink
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
12:40 pm - 2:15 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
6:20 am - 8:05 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
5:50 pm - 7:25 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
3:45 pm - 5:20 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 35mnonstop
$99South African
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Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14
5:50 pm - 7:25 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
3:45 pm - 5:20 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 35mnonstop
$106South African
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
6:35 am - 8:10 amPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
10:10 am - 11:55 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
$108Airlink
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 22
9:10 am - 11:00 amPLZ-JNB
1h 50mnonstop
4:20 pm - 6:10 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 50mnonstop
$161Cemair
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
12:40 pm - 2:15 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
5:55 am - 6:05 pmJNB-PLZ
12h 10m1 stop
Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
4:05 pm - 9:55 pmPLZ-JNB
5h 50m1 stop
5:55 am - 12:55 pmJNB-PLZ
7h 00m1 stop
$248FlySafair
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
2:00 pm - 3:50 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 50mnonstop
11:40 am - 1:30 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 50mnonstop
$274Cemair
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 7

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost $103 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $147 and $145 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth were found on South African ($45) and Airlink ($46), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Airlink ($92) and South African ($99).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg?

The airlines most regularly connecting Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are Airlink (6 flights per day), FlySafair (4 flights per day), and Cemair (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with South African at $48 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Cemair.

How many flights are there between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Port Elizabeth and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 40m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 114 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth is typically 1h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 564 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Elizabeth at 6:35 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 8:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Passengers arriving late at OR Tambo airport, Johannesburg, and looking for accommodation close to the airport for easy access should consider staying at either of these onsite hotels. You can consider staying at City Lodge Hotel At OR Tambo Airport, which is 1.2 km away from the airport, or InterContinental Johannesburg, which is located 1.1 km from the airport. These hotels offer shuttle services, bed and breakfast, free parking space for self-driving guests, pools, and a fitness center that you can access whenever you want.

  • What accessibility facilities are available at PLZ airport?

    Passengers with limited mobility traveling through Port Elizabeth can access wheelchairs on request; the airport staff members are also well trained and helpful if you want to be helped to board and alight the plane. The airport also has restrooms, parking lots, and wheelchair-accessible airport shuttles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $45 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of $106 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $126 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Port Elizabeth with another airline. Booking your flights between Port Elizabeth and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Port Elizabeth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PLZ to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $47 or less one-way and $96 or less round-trip.
  • Port Elizabeth is located approximately 15 miles away from the city center. The airport serves as the hub of Proflight Zambia, Qatar Airways, and Cemair.
  • Taxi services are the quickest way to get to the port Elizabeth airport if you are behind schedule. The airport is 15 miles from the city center; it will take you 20 minutes to get to the airport. Alternatively, if you are running late and are downtown, you can use the train, which will take approximately 13 minutes to cover the same distance.
  • If you are flying from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should opt for connecting flights rather than direct flights. This way, you will be able to save some dollars. Cemair and FlySafair are some of the airlines that offer nonstop flights operating on this route. However, if you decide to opt for connecting flights you should make reservations with Airlink which has a layover.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Port Elizabeth

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, FlySafair, +5 more

Airlink, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8.8Crew
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
6.2Entertainment
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8.0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/29Thu
nonstopSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$45
10/5Sat
nonstopAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$46
5/11Sat
nonstopAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$48
6/3Mon
nonstopAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$49
5/26Sun
nonstopSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$57
8/29Thu
1 stopAirlink
25h 35mPLZ-JNB
$119
5/26Sun
1 stop
5h 05mPLZ-JNB
$129
10/12Sat
1 stopAirlink
7h 50mPLZ-JNB
$135
5/11Sat
1 stopFlySafair
5h 30mPLZ-JNB
$179
8/29Thu
2 stopsFlySafair
7h 25mPLZ-JNB
$226

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Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)South Africa

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth

Cabin classes:

$55

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