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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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 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 C$ 141 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 201 and C$ 199 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 fly most frequently between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg?

Airlink connects Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg with up to 6 flights per day. Cemair also offers 3 flights per day, while FlySafair follows with 3 flights per day.

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 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 112 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 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.

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

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

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.

  • 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 direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 105 or less one-way.
  • 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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One-way flight deals

directProflight Zambia
1h 50mPLZ-JNB
directQatar Airways
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directCemair
1h 50mPLZ-JNB
directAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directEmirates
1h 45mPLZ-JNB
directFlySafair
1h 40mPLZ-JNB
directLufthansa
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directSWISS
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directUnited Airlines
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
directBritish Airways
1h 35mPLZ-JNB

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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:

C$ 334

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