Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (HLA–PLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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573 mi airlines 6/wk
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FA326
FA FlySafair
738
6:35 AM
SAST
8:25 AM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA367
FA FlySafair
738
6:45 AM
SAST
8:35 AM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA524
FA FlySafair
738
4:55 PM
SAST
6:45 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA327
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST
10:45 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA329
FA FlySafair
738
9:10 AM
SAST
10:55 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA325
FA FlySafair
738
7:20 PM
SAST
9:05 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 573 mi 1h 50m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

HLA–PLZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 573 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HLA–PLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 6 738 1h50
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HLA to PLZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLA to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
10
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) from Johannesburg

Nearby airports with service to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
Metric HLA→PLZ JNB→PLZ
Distance from HLA 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 6 97
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of HLA with service to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
HLA: SAST · PLZ: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 922 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.

HLA–PLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 922 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HLA
IATA / ICAOHLA / FALA
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation4,517 ft / 1,377 m
Destination: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HLA to PLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Lanseria International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 573 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from HLA to PLZ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPT and DUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PLZ to HLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JNB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HLA to PLZ

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HLA to PLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HLA to PLZ ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (922 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (JNB).