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Flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, including South African Airways, Flysafair and Airlink. Flysafair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £27 and round-trip tickets from £53.

Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

The distance between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is 893.82km. It takes around 1 hour 43 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price£27
Cheapest return ticket price£53
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance893.82km
Average flight time1 hour 43 minutes
Popular airlineSouth African Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Port Elizabeth route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is May, with an average price of £48. The most expensive month is usually December, with average prices reaching £115.

£115
£82
£48
£15
    Cheapest
  • £74
    Apr
  • £48
    May
  • £60
    Jun
  • £71
    Jul
  • £57
    Aug
  • £70
    Sep
  • £80
    Oct
  • £61
    Nov
  • £115
    Dec
  • £55
    Jan
  • £52
    Feb
  • £60
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

Average price of return flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, with an average price of £93. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £187.

£187
£140
£93
£46
    Cheapest
  • £140
    Apr
  • £97
    May
  • £122
    Jun
  • £115
    Jul
  • £116
    Aug
  • £121
    Sep
  • £129
    Oct
  • £134
    Nov
  • £187
    Dec
  • £109
    Jan
  • £93
    Feb
  • £116
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are available on May 2, starting from £56.

£60
£58
£56
£54
    Cheapest
  • £57
    30
    Apr
  • £58
    1
    May
  • £56
    2
  • £60
    3
  • £60
    4
  • £57
    5
  • £60
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as £27 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HLA to PLZ on Wed, May 13), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £53 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Wed, May 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Flysafair Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 43 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 79 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z789 (13:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 13, with one-way flights priced at just £27.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Port Elizabeth travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on April 30, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at £31.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Port Elizabeth, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (JNB-PLZ) is by far the most common option on this route: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).
  • The time difference between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.