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Lowest fare₹14,085Cemair
Fastest1h 35mgate to gate
Options found74flights on this route
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Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6020
16:00
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
17:35
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-524
16:55
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
1H :50 M
Non Stop
18:45
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-401
06:00
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
07:35
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-405
11:25
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
13:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-419
16:00
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
17:35
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-369
06:15
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :45 M
Non Stop
08:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-632
08:00
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :45 M
Non Stop
09:45
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-360
11:10
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :50 M
Non Stop
13:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-534
13:05
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :45 M
Non Stop
14:50
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-232
17:15
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :45 M
Non Stop
19:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6018
11:25
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
13:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-834
08:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
11H :20 M
1 Stop
CPT · 7h 45m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-840
13:55
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
6H :05 M
1 Stop
CPT · 2h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-834
08:40
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
9H :25 M
1 Stop
CPT · 5h 50m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
18:05
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6002
06:05
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
13H :55 M
1 Stop
CPT · 10h 20m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-312
05:55
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
14H :05 M
1 Stop
CPT · 10h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6002
06:05
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
12H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 8h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
18:05
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-301
07:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
13H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 9h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-312
05:55
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
12H :10 M
1 Stop
CPT · 8h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
18:05
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-315
09:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
11H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 7h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-301
07:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
11H :05 M
1 Stop
CPT · 7h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
18:05
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-311
10:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
10H :00 M
1 Stop
CPT · 6h 25m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth

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FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-305
11:30
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
8H :30 M
1 Stop
CPT · 4h 55m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-315
09:00
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
9H :05 M
1 Stop
CPT · 5h 30m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
18:05
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-352
12:05
2026-10-26
Lanseria (HLA)Lanseria
7H :55 M
1 Stop
CPT · 4h 15m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Cemair
Cemair
5Z-6005
08:10
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
11H :50 M
1 Stop
CPT · 8h 15m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
20:00
2026-10-26
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹14,085 Cemair 16:00
Earliest departure ₹31,312 FlySafair 05:55
Shortest duration ₹14,085 Cemair 16:00
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹31,312 FlySafair at 05:55
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹15,866 South African Airways at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹14,085 Cemair at 16:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 No option Open full search for more

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -26.1392

Longitude: 28.246

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -33.9849014282

Longitude: 25.6173000336

Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), South Africa - 908.23 km
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Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Thu, 15 Oct
30°CClear skyLow 18°
53% humidity 12 km/h wind
  • Mon29° / 16°
  • Tue31° / 17°
  • Wed31° / 19°
Arrival city

Port Elizabeth

Thu, 15 Oct
21°CCloudyLow 18°
84% humidity 20 km/h wind
  • Mon28° / 17°
  • Tue21° / 19°
  • Wed20° / 17°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Port Elizabeth

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 04NovElection DayWednesday
  • 16DecDay of ReconciliationWednesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 26DecSt. Stephen's DaySaturday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹14,0851h 35m11 flights
Connecting flight₹28,839Longer, includes a stop63 options

Air distance is about 908 km. 3 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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FlySafair Flights

from ₹15,33058 flights
Fares from
₹15,330
Non-stop
6 in these results
Departures
58 in the list above

Cemair Flights

from ₹14,08511 flights
Fares from
₹14,085
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
11 in the list above

South African Airways Flights

from ₹15,8665 flights
Fares from
₹15,866
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
5 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 35m · Cemair
First departure of the day05:55 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day17:15 · FlySafair
Flight options found74
Direct / non-stop options11
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Port Elizabeth–PLZ

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 74 flight options, 11 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:55 and the last around 17:15. The fastest flight takes about 1h 35m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ₹14,085, Morning from ₹15,866, Night from ₹31,312. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.

Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.

Places to visit in Johannesburg

Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery

How to reach Johannesburg

By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.

By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.

By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.

What to do in Johannesburg

Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.

Johannesburg airport information

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ₹14,085. This can change from week to week.

How far is Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth by air?

The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is about 908 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from JNB to PLZ?

Yes. 11 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

FlySafair, Cemair and South African Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The quickest non-stop Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flight on this page takes about 1h 35m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 35m and 1h 50m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 21 KG, 2 Pieces and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flight fare?

The lowest Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth fare on this page is ₹14,085. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹41,256, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:55 and the last around 17:15, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Check the airport codes JNB–PLZ, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

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Approx route distance: 908.23 km.

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Lowest Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹14,085 26/10/2026 Cemair 16:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹13,803 07/11/2026 Cemair 16:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹13,381 06/01/2027 Cemair 16:00

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Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is about 908 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 35m to 14h 5m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 74 flight options, 11 of them non-stop. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 05:55 and the last is at 17:15. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Port Elizabeth.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Port Elizabeth
Aerial Distance908 KM
Flight Duration1h 35m - 14h 5m
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Port Elizabeth - PLZ
Total Flights Available74 flights11 direct63 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 05:55
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 17:15
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)24 flights2 direct22 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)39 flights4 direct35 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)7 flights1 direct6 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)4 flights4 direct0 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)No flights in this time slot

Airport Information & Terminals

JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

PLZ: Port Elizabeth airport. Airport access in Port Elizabeth depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

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