Cheapest airlines flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, including Flysafair, South African Airways, and Airlink. Flysafair has lowest fares on this route.
Flysafair logo Flysafair
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Airlink logo Airlink
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$41, and round-trip direct flights start at US$72.

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

Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Flight Details

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg is about 893.82 km. The average flying time from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is around 1 hour 39 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$41
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$72
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance893.82 km
Average flight time1 hour 39 minutes
Popular airlineFlysafair
Flight statistics for the Port Elizabeth–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

The average price of one-way flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is February, with an average price of US$65; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to US$106.

US$106
US$86
US$65
US$45
    Cheapest
  • US$100
    Apr
  • US$76
    May
  • US$85
    Jun
  • US$81
    Jul
  • US$88
    Aug
  • US$81
    Sep
  • US$103
    Oct
  • US$80
    Nov
  • US$90
    Dec
  • US$106
    Jan
  • US$65
    Feb
  • US$81
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

The average price of round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are found during February, with an average price of US$129. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to US$217.

US$217
US$173
US$129
US$85
    Cheapest
  • US$170
    Apr
  • US$135
    May
  • US$168
    Jun
  • US$145
    Jul
  • US$187
    Aug
  • US$181
    Sep
  • US$202
    Oct
  • US$134
    Nov
  • US$172
    Dec
  • US$130
    Jan
  • US$129
    Feb
  • US$217
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

Average weekly flight prices from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$94
US$87
US$80
US$73
  • US$88
    Mon
  • US$80
    Tue
  • US$83
    Wed
  • US$90
    Thu
  • US$94
    Fri
  • US$81
    Sat
  • US$93
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are available on Apr 30, with fares starting at US$66.

US$182
US$124
US$66
US$8
    Cheapest
  • US$76
    28
    Apr
  • US$73
    29
  • US$66
    30
  • US$70
    1
    May
  • US$114
    2
  • US$182
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as US$41 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PLZ to JNB on Tue, May 19), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$72 departing on Wed, May 20 and returning on Sun, May 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg 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.
  • It takes about 1 hour 39 minutes to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg 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 77 flight per week flying from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SA410 (13:33) Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z790 (15:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, 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 Tue, May 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$41.
    · 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 Johannesburg travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on April 21, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at US$48.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (PLZ-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Flysafair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, with fares starting at US$86.

US$80
US$86
US$93
US$99
US$105
Flysafair
US$86
Flysafair
South African Airways
US$93
South African Airways
Airlink
US$105
Airlink

Which airline operates the most flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg?

Total flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Flysafair operates the most frequent flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, with 43 flights per week.

13
23
33
43
Flysafair
43
Flysafair
South African Airways
24
South African Airways
Emirates
23
Emirates
Qatar Airways
23
Qatar Airways
Swiss Airlines
23
Swiss Airlines
Airlink
23
Airlink

How many flights fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

187
165
142
120
Highest
145
Mon
142
Tue
147
Wed
142
Thu
187
Fri
177
Sat
181
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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 based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.