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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $161 28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

13 Nov – 21 Nov: $137, found 4 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027: $237, found 4 days ago25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $149, found 4 days ago28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: $161, found 3 days agoNovJanMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 21 Nov$137FlySafairO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027$237FlySafairO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$149FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027$161South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $137.

November 2026From $137Cheapest seen1 departure date13 Nov – 21 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1492 departure dates25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1611 departure date28 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$65, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

13 Nov: $74, found 7 days ago14 Nov: $65, found 2 days ago20 Nov: $69, found 5 days ago22 Nov: $67, found 2 days ago6 Dec: $83, found 6 days ago7 Dec: $72, found 2 days ago8 Dec: $78, found 3 days ago20 Dec: $164, found 4 days ago30 Dec: $84, found 6 days ago3 Jan 2027: $81, found 3 days ago18 Jan 2027: $67, found 6 days ago17 Feb 2027: $103, found 2 days ago25 Feb 2027: $78, found 5 days ago1 Mar 2027: $80, found 6 days ago14 Mar 2027: $80, found 6 days ago29 Apr 2027: $81, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMarApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov$74FlySafairO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
14 Nov$65FlySafairO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$69South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
22 Nov$67FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 Dec$83FlySafairO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$72FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$78FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Dec$164FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
30 Dec$84FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
3 Jan 2027$81FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$67FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
17 Feb 2027$103FlySafairLanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
25 Feb 2027$78South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Mar 2027$80South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$80South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
29 Apr 2027$81South African AirwaysO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $65.

November 2026From $65Cheapest seen4 departure dates14 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $725 departure dates7 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $672 departure dates18 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $782 departure dates25 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $802 departure dates1 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $811 departure date29 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$123$112Cheapest seen45
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$62$56Cheapest seen35
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