R939 Find Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg range from R1 812 to R2 673, with an average of R2 257 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 812 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of R2 257. 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 259 return, compared with R6 114 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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: 93% on time
• FlySafair: 91% 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 648 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 093 to R17 234. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 290, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

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 averaging R489:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R446:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

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).

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 Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

Connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg 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 14% on flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 159 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 488, a difference of R330.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink
• South African
• Cemair

Flying via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 8h 41m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

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.

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.