How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 908 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 14 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth route are classified as experiencing frequent price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days indicate regular fluctuations.

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Q: How many flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 48.2% of flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of available options are direct, though connecting flights are also common.

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Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth typically range from $228 to $514, with a median price of $343. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $133. Following April, July offers a median fare of $198, and June presents a median of $255. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth takes about 1h 45m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 908 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, so overall travel time can vary depending on your chosen flight.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $104 - $205

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 104 USD to 205 USD. The current lowest deal is 123 USD with Safair, for travel between Nov 1 and Dec 1.

now $123

Low $104

High $205

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Gqeberha is April, with a median price of $133. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $457. Generally, prices are lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $133

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $457

Jan

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (JNB) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$181

$150

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (JNB) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$181

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$134

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$136

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$176

$126

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$142

$126

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

15 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 30

$250 → $168

33%

14 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 15

$245 → $165

33%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$185 → $128

31%

2 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 2

$180 → $125

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are below the typical level at $343.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 45m.

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth typically take 1h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

48.2% of recent deals are direct.

Historically, 48.2% of deals for this route are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair is one airline that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~31 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London Airport is the closest commercial airport to Port Elizabeth, serving similar domestic routes.

📍 ~230 km from Port Elizabeth (requires a 3-4 hour drive via the N2)

💸 Flights from ~$113

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $254. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $441. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $398 when booked 28-59 days out, and $419 for bookings made 60+ days in advance, across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is considered to be $228 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $343. Travelers should aim for prices below the median, as 75% of observed prices were $514 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth include April, with a median price of $133, and July, with a median price of $198. June also showed a median price of $255. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $343, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $104 - $205

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 104 USD to 205 USD. The current lowest deal is 123 USD with Safair, for travel between Nov 1 and Dec 1.

now $123

Low $104

High $205

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

April

Cheapest

Flights from $133

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $457

Jan

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (JNB) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$181

$150

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (JNB) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$181

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$134

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$136

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$176

$126

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg (HLA) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$142

$126

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

15 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 30

$250 → $168

33%

14 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 15

$245 → $165

33%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$185 → $128

31%

2 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 2

$180 → $125

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are below the typical level at $343.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 45m.

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth typically take 1h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

48.2% of recent deals are direct.

Historically, 48.2% of deals for this route are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair is one airline that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~31 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London Airport is the closest commercial airport to Port Elizabeth, serving similar domestic routes.

📍 ~230 km from Port Elizabeth (requires a 3-4 hour drive via the N2)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$652

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 45m.

48.2% of recent deals are direct.

Safair offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

When should I buy Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth tickets?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

How many flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

How often do Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flight prices drop?

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More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Port Elizabeth from other cities

Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 45m.

48.2% of recent deals are direct.

Safair offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

Oct 24

Dec 13

Dec 20

Dec 19

Dec 14

Dec 23

Dec 14

Dec 19

Dec 21

Dec 21

Dec 14

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

When should I buy Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth tickets?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?