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

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565 mi airlines 97/wk
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FA369
FA FlySafair
738
6:15 AM
SAST TB
8:00 AM
SAST
1h 45m
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5Z250
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:50 AM
SAST
8:40 AM
SAST
1h 50m
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FA632
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST TB
9:45 AM
SAST
1h 45m
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EK4054
EK Emirates
E95
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:55 AM
SAST
1h 45m
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4Z797
4Z Airlink
E95
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:55 AM
SAST
1h 45m
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FA360
FA FlySafair
738
11:10 AM
SAST TB
1:00 PM
SAST
1h 50m
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5Z6018
5Z CemAir
320
11:25 AM
SAST TB
1:00 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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FA362
FA FlySafair
738
11:30 AM
SAST TB
1:15 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA536
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST TB
2:25 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA375
FA FlySafair
738
12:50 PM
SAST TB
2:35 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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FA373
FA FlySafair
734
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA534
FA FlySafair
738
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK4052
EK Emirates
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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4Z789
4Z Airlink
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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5Z6020
5Z CemAir
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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G38815
G3 GOL
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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5Z252
5Z CemAir
CR1
4:00 PM
SAST
5:50 PM
SAST
1h 50m
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FA232
FA FlySafair
738
5:15 PM
SAST TB
7:00 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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4Z799
4Z Airlink
295
6:15 PM
SAST TB
8:00 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK4044
EK Emirates
295
6:15 PM
SAST TB
8:00 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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EK4015
EK Emirates
295
7:00 AM
SAST
8:35 AM
SAST
1h 35m
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4Z792
4Z Airlink
295
7:35 AM
SAST
9:00 AM
SAST
1h 25m
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SA404
SA South African
320
8:05 AM
SAST
9:40 AM
SAST
1h 35m
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FA370
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 AM
SAST
10:15 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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5Z251
5Z CemAir
CR1
9:10 AM
SAST
11:00 AM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA633
FA FlySafair
738
10:20 AM
SAST
12:00 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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4Z798
4Z Airlink
E95
12:40 PM
SAST
2:15 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK4045
EK Emirates
E95
12:40 PM
SAST
2:15 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SA410
SA South African
320
1:30 PM
SAST
3:05 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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5Z6019
5Z CemAir
320
1:30 PM
SAST
3:05 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA361
FA FlySafair
738
1:35 PM
SAST
3:20 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA363
FA FlySafair
738
1:50 PM
SAST
3:35 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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5Z255
5Z CemAir
CR1
3:25 PM
SAST
5:15 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA374
FA FlySafair
734
3:25 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FA535
FA FlySafair
738
3:25 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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4Z790
4Z Airlink
295
3:45 PM
SAST
5:20 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK4053
EK Emirates
295
3:45 PM
SAST
5:20 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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5Z6021
5Z CemAir
320
6:05 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SA422
SA South African
320
6:05 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G38810
G3 GOL
320
6:05 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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5Z253
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:20 PM
SAST
8:10 PM
SAST
1h 50m
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FA233
FA FlySafair
738
7:35 PM
SAST
9:10 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA239
FA FlySafair
738
7:40 PM
SAST
9:20 PM
SAST
1h 40m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
5 carriers, 97 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 97 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 35m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

JNB–PLZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–PLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 29 734, 738 1h45-1h50
4Z Airlink 21 295, E95 1h45
EK Emirates 21 295, E95 1h45
5Z CemAir 19 320, CR1 1h35-1h50
G3 GOL 7 320 1h35
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, EK
320 Airbus A320 – 5Z, G3
734 Boeing 737-400 – FA
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
E95 Embraer 195 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + EK + FA + G3 (97 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, JNB to PLZ direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
97
Outbound / wk
118
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
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 JNB→PLZ HLA→PLZ
Distance from JNB 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 97 6
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of JNB 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.
JNB: SAST · PLZ: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Distance & Flight Time
565 mi / 909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m.

JNB–PLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) route.
Route details
Distance565 mi / 909 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights97 out / 118 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to PLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m. The route covers 565 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair and GOL.
There are approximately 97 nonstop flights per week from JNB to PLZ. The return direction has about 118 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPT and DUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PLZ to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HLA. 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 JNB to PLZ

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair and GOL. With 97 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to PLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to PLZ ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 215 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 (HLA).