Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth (JNB-PLZ)?

  Based on Trip.com data, South African Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to PLZ on Sat, Feb 28), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$68 departing on Tue, Feb 17 and returning on Tue, Feb 17.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth with the following airlines, including: Flysafair South African Airways Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  It takes about 1 hour 44 minutes to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

• When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 81 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SA419 (16:20)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  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 Sat, Feb 28, with one-way flights priced at just US$36.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is South African Airways.
  · 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.

• When are flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on February 23, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at US$23.

• Which airports can I fly to for Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth?

  The time difference between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.