Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth from $65 HLA, JNB → PLZ
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $161 with South African Airways, 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $65 with FlySafair, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $65, FlySafair, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $161, 28 Mar 2027 to 4 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $146 to $180
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $137 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- FlySafair, South African Airways, Airlink
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 45 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $146 to $180.
Cheapest return found recently
$161
28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · South African Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · Return leaves 6:05 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$161
28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · South African Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · Return leaves 6:05 p.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$161 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$137 13 Nov – 21 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $112 to $147.
At $161, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 13 Nov to 28 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
41 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 21 Nov | $137 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $237 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $149 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $161 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $137.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, South African Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $71 to $82.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$65
14 Nov · FlySafair
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · 1 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$65
14 Nov · FlySafair
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · 1 h 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$65 14 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $55 to $67.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates from 13 Nov to 29 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
22 fares on 16 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $74 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $65 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $69 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $67 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $83 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $72 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $78 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $164 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $84 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $81 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $67 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Feb 2027 | $103 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $78 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $80 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $80 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Apr 2027 | $81 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $65.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, South African Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $123 | $112 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 7–13 days | $131 | $116 | +7% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $129 | $125 | +5% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $147 | $118 | +20% | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $154 | $128 | +25% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $148 | +27% | 43 |
| 180+ days | $161 | $153 | +31% | 20 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $62 | $56 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 7–13 days | $66 | $56 | +7% | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $65 | $55 | +5% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $65 | $61 | +5% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $64 | $61 | +3% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $62 | $56 | +0% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $77 | $76 | +24% | 27 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest return found recently is $161 with South African Airways, 28 Mar 2027 to 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $137 with FlySafair, 13 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $146 to $180.
How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $65 with FlySafair, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $71 to $82.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $137, 13 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $65, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return and one-way fares were both cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $161 with South African Airways, 28 Mar 2027 to 4 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $65 with FlySafair, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 14 Nov, takes 1 h 45 min from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Between 13 Nov and 28 Mar 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and South African Airways on 1. Between 13 Nov and 29 Apr 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 16 departure dates we hold, and South African Airways on 5.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work