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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• South African
• Cemair

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $144 round-trip, compared to $527 via a layover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Cemair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 3% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $141 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $145, a difference of $4. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights, with 55% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 0%.

Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 7:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $144. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 43m, covering 564 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $111 to $1,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Cemair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights are:

• Cemair: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 90% on time
• Airlink: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Budget
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth range from $111 to $179, with an average of $144 over the past 12 months. Anything below $111 counts as a good deal.