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Among airlines operating Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg 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.

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• South African
• Cemair

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg usually depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 136 return, compared with R4 681 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R11–R1 602 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg pass through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R1 970 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 387, a difference of R416. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• 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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R2 138. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg takes 1h 39m, covering 1 441 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.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R1 113.

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 flights are:

• Cemair: 97% on time
• Airlink: 92% on time
• FlySafair: 91% on time

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

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.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R109:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R64:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg range from R1 708 to R2 598, with an average of R2 138 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 708 counts as a good deal.