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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 8:39
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 21:19.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 39m, covering 1 461 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R1 753 to R2 644, with an average of R2 188 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 753 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R2 188. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Cemair: 97% on time
• Airlink: 93% on time
• FlySafair: 90% 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 R11–R1 628 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 37%, 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 905 to R14 308. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 268, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 003 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 442, a difference of R440. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Cemair

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

Passengers arriving late at OR Tambo airport, Johannesburg, and looking for accommodation close to the airport for easy access should consider staying at either of these onsite hotels. You can consider staying at City Lodge Hotel At OR Tambo Airport, which is 1.2 km away from the airport, or InterContinental Johannesburg, which is located 1.1 km from the airport. These hotels offer shuttle services, bed and breakfast, free parking space for self-driving guests, pools, and a fitness center that you can access whenever you want.

Passengers with limited mobility traveling through Port Elizabeth can access wheelchairs on request; the airport staff members are also well trained and helpful if you want to be helped to board and alight the plane. The airport also has restrooms, parking lots, and wheelchair-accessible airport shuttles.