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Find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from R846

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Cheap flight deals from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo (PLZ-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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13:35 - 15:20PLZ-JNB
1h 45mdirect
18:15 - 20:00JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 598
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Wed, May 22 - Mon, May 27
17:50 - 19:25PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
18:15 - 20:00JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 655
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
15:25 - 17:05PLZ-JNB
1h 40mdirect
13:05 - 14:50JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 674FlySafair
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
13:35 - 15:20PLZ-JNB
1h 45mdirect
13:05 - 14:50JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 692FlySafair
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Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
18:20 - 19:55PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
6:00 - 7:45JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 730Airlink
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 12
15:45 - 17:20PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
18:15 - 20:00JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 749Airlink
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Fri, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 10
19:35 - 21:10PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
12:50 - 14:35JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 805FlySafair
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
13:10 - 14:45PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
15:45 - 17:20JNB-PLZ
1h 35mdirect
R1 843South African
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 14
13:10 - 14:45PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
15:45 - 17:20JNB-PLZ
1h 35mdirect
R1 862South African
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Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 8
19:35 - 21:10PLZ-JNB
1h 35mdirect
12:50 - 14:35JNB-PLZ
1h 45mdirect
R1 880FlySafair
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19

Flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Port Elizabeth, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R1 937 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is R2 764 and R2 727 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with FlySafair for R846. FlySafair proposed a return connection from R1 674 and Airlink from R1 730.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Port Elizabeth and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Airlink connects Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with up to 6 flights per day. Cemair also offers 3 flights per day, while FlySafair follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with South African at R808 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

How many flights are there between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 13 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from Port Elizabeth and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 40m. The most common departure time is 8:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 107 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 35m to travel the 1 461 km between Port Elizabeth and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Elizabeth at 6:35 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 8:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 19:40 and lands at 21:20.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R846
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Passengers arriving late at OR Tambo airport, Johannesburg, and looking for accommodation close to the airport for easy access should consider staying at either of these onsite hotels. You can consider staying at City Lodge Hotel At OR Tambo Airport, which is 1.2 km away from the airport, or InterContinental Johannesburg, which is located 1.1 km from the airport. These hotels offer shuttle services, bed and breakfast, free parking space for self-driving guests, pools, and a fitness center that you can access whenever you want.

  • What accessibility facilities are available at PLZ airport?

    Passengers with limited mobility traveling through Port Elizabeth can access wheelchairs on request; the airport staff members are also well trained and helpful if you want to be helped to board and alight the plane. The airport also has restrooms, parking lots, and wheelchair-accessible airport shuttles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R45 for a one-way ticket and R85 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Port Elizabeth and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 039 and an overall rating of 8,3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 212 and an overall rating of 8,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Port Elizabeth with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R859 or less one-way and R1 660 or less round-trip.
  • Port Elizabeth is located approximately 15 miles away from the city center. The airport serves as the hub of Proflight Zambia, Qatar Airways, and Cemair.
  • Taxi services are the quickest way to get to the port Elizabeth airport if you are behind schedule. The airport is 15 miles from the city center; it will take you 20 minutes to get to the airport. Alternatively, if you are running late and are downtown, you can use the train, which will take approximately 13 minutes to cover the same distance.
  • If you are flying from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should opt for connecting flights rather than direct flights. This way, you will be able to save some dollars. Cemair and FlySafair are some of the airlines that offer nonstop flights operating on this route. However, if you decide to opt for connecting flights you should make reservations with Airlink which has a layover.
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Prefer to fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Port Elizabeth

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +6 more

Airlink, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Port Elizabeth to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,3
AirlinkOverall score based on 77 reviews
8,3boarding
8,9crew
7,6food
8,2comfort
6,3entertainment
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10,0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

I arrived at the airport and the flight did not exist

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/5Sat
directFlySafair
1h 40mPLZ-JNB
R846
16/5Thu
directFlySafair
1h 40mPLZ-JNB
R865
25/6Tue
directSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
R884
26/5Sun
directAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
R903
26/5Sun
directSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
R940
20/6Thu
directSouth African
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
R1 015
11/5Sat
directAirlink
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
R1 128
5/5Sun
directFlySafair
1h 40mPLZ-JNB
R1 467
16/5Thu
2 stops
10h 15mPLZ-JNB
R3 460
11/5Sat
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
7h 25mPLZ-JNB
R5 811

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
directFlySafair
1h 35mPLZ-JNB
4/5Sat
directFlySafair
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
R1 974
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5h 30mPLZ-JNB
4/5Sat
directFlySafair
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
R3 987
1/5Wed
multi-stopAirlink
25h 35mPLZ-JNB
4/5Sat
directAirlink
1h 45mJNB-PLZ
R4 306
29/4Mon
multi-stopAirlink
13h 45mPLZ-JNB
4/5Sat
multi-stopAirlink
25h 30mJNB-PLZ
R6 243
1/5Wed
multi-stopAirlink
25h 00mPLZ-JNB
4/5Sat
multi-stopAirlink
25h 30mJNB-PLZ
R6 525

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Port Elizabeth - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)South Africa

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth

Cabin classes:

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R20 779
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