R848 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:43
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 19:58.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 43m, covering 1 461 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 OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth range from R1 862 to R3 021, with an average of R2 406 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 862 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the R2 406 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 403 return, compared with R11 758 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Cemair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights are:

• Cemair: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 90% on time
• Airlink: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R11–R1 663 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights, with 55% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 18%, 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 896 to R16 536. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 575, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R152 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R2 344 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R2 444, a difference of R100.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• South African
• Cemair

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.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: 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.

The Bidvest Premier Lounge is located on the Level 1 of the airport and includes a separate Smoking Room. When you arrive at PLZ airport, reserve a seat in the Port Elizabeth Lounge and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. Inside the Domestic Terminal is the SAA Baobab Premium Class Lounge (Inside Security), on the first floor, next to the main gates.

There are several ways to get from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport by car, shuttle, trains or by taxi. Driving from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport is the most affordable option, costing between R53 and R88. Taxis, which cost between about R372 and R443, are the quickest way to travel from Johannesburg Park Station to  Tambo Airport and take roughly 18 minutes.