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

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573 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 39m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FA326
FA FlySafair
738
6:35 AM
SAST
8:25 AM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA524
FA FlySafair
738
4:55 PM
SAST
6:45 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA327
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST
10:45 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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 scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DUR Durban 4h 50m FA 4Z5ZFA Durban (DUR) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
JNB Johannesburg 4h 55m FA 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
CPT Cape Town 4h 55m FA 4ZBAEK Cape Town (CPT) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
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Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 573 mi 1h 50m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLA to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
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 10
Weekly flights 6 165
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 gate to gate.

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 / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 573 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HLA to PLZ: FlySafair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Shaka, O.R. Tambo and Cape Town.
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 is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (922 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Shaka, O.R. Tambo and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (JNB).