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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 43m, covering 1 441 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 to Port Elizabeth range from R1 834 to R2 978, with an average of R2 369 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 834 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the R2 369 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 365 return, compared with R8 028 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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 to Port Elizabeth flights are:

• Cemair: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 91% on time
• Airlink: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R92–R1 640 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R150 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually 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 to Port Elizabeth route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 16m.

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

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R2 313 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R2 395, a difference of R82.

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

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

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 22m, compared to 6h 31m 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.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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.