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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 50 mFlights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth take, on average, 1 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£43Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Destination airportPort Elizabeth International AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Airlines flying this routeFly Safair, South African AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

One-way average Price£73The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth at Opodo is £73, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth when departing from Johannesburg

Airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Fly Safair

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South African Airways

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.11 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 556 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Port Elizabeth airports

Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £43, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth takes roughly 1 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Port Elizabeth route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Arrival airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

The weather in Port Elizabeth

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Port Elizabeth, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Port Elizabeth. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth the average price is £73. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is 43 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are January, March and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The best time of the year to go to Port Elizabeth when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, June and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth.

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is of around 1 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 555.74 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Port Elizabeth compared to Johannesburg?

While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Port Elizabeth can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Port Elizabeth, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth?

The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth is: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Port Elizabeth International Airport(PLZ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are:

Fly Safair.
South African Airlink.
South African Airways.

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