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$49 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth 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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10:55 am - 12:30 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 35mnonstop
6:35 am - 8:10 amPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
Mon, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 24
10:10 am - 11:55 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
3:45 pm - 5:20 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$94Airlink
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Wed, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 29
6:00 am - 7:45 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
6:20 pm - 7:55 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$113Airlink
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Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14
6:00 am - 7:45 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
6:35 am - 8:10 amPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$116Airlink
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Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 26
3:45 pm - 5:20 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 35mnonstop
5:50 pm - 7:25 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$118South African
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Thu, Jun 27 - Fri, Jun 28
10:10 am - 11:55 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
6:20 pm - 7:55 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$121Airlink
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 18
6:00 am - 7:45 amJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
8:20 am - 9:55 amPLZ-JNB
1h 35mnonstop
$127Airlink
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Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
1:05 pm - 2:50 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 45mnonstop
10:20 am - 12:00 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 40mnonstop
$156FlySafair
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
11:40 am - 1:30 pmJNB-PLZ
1h 50mnonstop
6:40 pm - 8:30 pmPLZ-JNB
1h 50mnonstop
$160Cemair
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Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
11:10 am - 3:30 pmJNB-PLZ
4h 20m1 stop
4:05 pm - 9:55 pmPLZ-JNB
5h 50m1 stop
$315FlySafair
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Flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth is January, where tickets cost $81 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $137 and $126 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth found on KAYAK was with Airlink for $49. Airlink proposed a round-trip connection from $94 and South African from $118.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth?

Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Airlink (6 flights per day), FlySafair (4 flights per day), and Cemair (3 flights per day).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with South African at $46 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

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

Each day, there are between 11 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Port Elizabeth, with an average flight time of 1h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 113 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Port Elizabeth?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 35m to travel the 564 miles between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Port Elizabeth at 7:45 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth jets off at 6:15 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flights

  • What are the Lounges in Port Elizabeth Airport?

    The Bidvest Premier Lounge is located on the Level 1 of the airport and includes a separate Smoking Room. When you arrive at PLZ airport, reserve a seat in the Port Elizabeth Lounge and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. Inside the Domestic Terminal is the SAA Baobab Premium Class Lounge (Inside Security), on the first floor, next to the main gates.

  • How to get from the city centre to Tambo?

    There are several ways to get from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport by car, shuttle, trains or by taxi. Driving from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport is the most affordable option, costing between R53 and R88. Taxis, which cost between about R372 and R443, are the quickest way to travel from Johannesburg Park Station to  Tambo Airport and take roughly 18 minutes.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth was $49 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Port Elizabeth, also known as Port Elizabeth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of $122 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 $118 and an overall rating of 8.2.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

    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 Port Elizabeth with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and PLZ 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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

    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 Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg 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 JNB to Port Elizabeth

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $49 or less one-way and $97 or less round-trip.
  • Several options are available if you arrive at OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you arrive at OR Tambo Airport many hours before your flight to Port Elizabeth, the Premier Hotel, which is only 1.2 miles (2 km) away, is a convenient place to relax, nap and shower. There are meeting rooms, a fitness facility, a pool deck, significant commercial space and a coffee shop at the City Lodge Hotel, which is located 110m from the airport.
  • There are numerous rental firms with well-known brands like Avis, Hertz and Bidvest available for anyone who wants to use Port Elizabeth car rental services. They are all situated near the terminals. Renting a car at the Port Elizabeth Airport will allow you to arrange transportation as soon as you arrive in the city.
  • Within OR Tambo, there are several lounges, all of which are found at the Airside of the terminals. On the left side of Level 3, you can find the Bidvest Sky Premium Lounge. The Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge is available 24 hours daily and is situated on the Mezzanine Level. These lounges are available to travellers at the airport for rest and entertainment.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Top 4 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
7.5Food
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
6.2Entertainment
8.8Crew
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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 Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/19Sat
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$49
5/28Tue
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$60
6/25Tue
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$61
9/1Sun
nonstopAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
$67
5/28Tue
1 stopAirlink
6h 20mJNB-PLZ
$129
6/25Tue
1 stopAirlink
6h 20mJNB-PLZ
$137
9/1Sun
1 stopAirlink
6h 20mJNB-PLZ
$163
8/9Fri
nonstopCemair
1h 50mJNB-PLZ
$185
5/28Tue
2 stopsFlySafair
7h 55mJNB-PLZ
$216
8/9Fri
3 stops
43h 05mJNB-PLZ
$1,655

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
nonstop
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
5/26Sun
nonstop
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$99
5/6Mon
nonstop
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
5/6Mon
nonstop
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
$173
5/6Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
7h 50mJNB-PLZ
5/26Sun
nonstopFlySafair
1h 40mPLZ-JNB
$184
5/6Mon
nonstop
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
5/6Mon
multi-stop
15h 25mPLZ-JNB
$238
5/6Mon
multi-stop
7h 50mJNB-PLZ
5/26Sun
multi-stop
5h 05mPLZ-JNB
$259
5/6Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
3h 50mJNB-PLZ
5/6Mon
multi-stopFlySafair
22h 35mPLZ-JNB
$392

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Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

$639
$92

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