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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 and lands at 8:25
• Latest: departs at 16:55 and lands at 18:45.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth.

A direct flight from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 50m, covering 1 483 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth range from R1 801 to R2 842, with an average of R2 284 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 801 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of R2 284. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 266 return, compared with R7 447 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

FlySafair is the only airline operating Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R182–R796 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R1 999 to R17 850. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 020, which is 101% above the typical average for this route.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R149 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth most commonly pass through:

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Port Elizabeth. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R2 147 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R2 442, a difference of R295.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only FlySafair operates flights between Johannesburg Lanseria Airport and Port Elizabeth.

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 22m, compared to 6h 54m via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Some of the most popular sights in Port Elizabeth are Summerstrand Beach, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, and Humewood Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.