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

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565 mi airlines 118/wk
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EK4015
EK Emirates
295
7:00 AM
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8:35 AM
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4Z792
4Z Airlink
295
7:35 AM
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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
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5Z251
5Z CemAir
CR1
9:10 AM
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11:00 AM
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1h 50m
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FA633
FA FlySafair
738
10:20 AM
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12:00 PM
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1h 40m
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4Z798
4Z Airlink
E95
12:40 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 35m
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EK4045
EK Emirates
E95
12:40 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 35m
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SA410
SA South African
320
1:30 PM
SAST
3:05 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z6019
5Z CemAir
320
1:30 PM
SAST
3:05 PM
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1h 35m
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FA361
FA FlySafair
738
1:35 PM
SAST
3:20 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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FA363
FA FlySafair
738
1:50 PM
SAST
3:35 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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5Z255
5Z CemAir
CR1
3:25 PM
SAST
5:15 PM
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1h 50m
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FA374
FA FlySafair
734
3:25 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
SAST
1h 40m
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FA535
FA FlySafair
738
3:25 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
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1h 40m
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4Z790
4Z Airlink
295
3:45 PM
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5:20 PM
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1h 35m
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EK4053
EK Emirates
295
3:45 PM
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5:20 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z6021
5Z CemAir
320
6:05 PM
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7:40 PM
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1h 35m
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SA422
SA South African
320
6:05 PM
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7:40 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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G38810
G3 GOL
320
6:05 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z253
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:20 PM
SAST
8:10 PM
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1h 50m
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FA233
FA FlySafair
738
7:35 PM
SAST
9:10 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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FA239
FA FlySafair
738
7:40 PM
SAST
9:20 PM
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1h 40m
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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
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8:40 AM
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1h 50m
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FA632
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST TB
9:45 AM
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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
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FA536
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST TB
2:25 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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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
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FA534
FA FlySafair
738
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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EK4052
EK Emirates
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
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1h 45m
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4Z789
4Z Airlink
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
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1h 45m
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5Z6020
5Z CemAir
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
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1h 35m
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G38815
G3 GOL
320
4:00 PM
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5:35 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z252
5Z CemAir
CR1
4:00 PM
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5:50 PM
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FA232
FA FlySafair
738
5:15 PM
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7:00 PM
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4Z799
4Z Airlink
295
6:15 PM
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8:00 PM
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EK4044
EK Emirates
295
6:15 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Johannesburg
6 carriers, 118 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 118 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

PLZ–JNB is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PLZ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 28 734, 738 1h35-1h45
4Z Airlink 21 295, E95 1h25-1h35
EK Emirates 21 295, E95 1h35
SA South African Airways 21 320 1h35 Star Alliance
5Z CemAir 20 320, CR1 1h35-1h50
G3 GOL 7 320 1h35
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, EK
320 Airbus A320 – 5Z, G3, SA
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, 82%)
Star Alliance: SA (21 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PLZ to JNB direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
118
Outbound / wk
97
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PLZ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
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 Johannesburg from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric PLZ→JNB ELS→JNB GRJ→JNB
Distance from PLZ 143 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 4 4
Weekly flights 118 51 52
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 58m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of PLZ with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
565 mi / 909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 50m.

PLZ–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance565 mi / 909 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights118 out / 97 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLZ to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 50m. The route covers 565 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair, GOL and South African Airways.
There are approximately 118 nonstop flights per week from PLZ to JNB. The return direction has about 97 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to PLZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ELS and GRJ. 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 PLZ to JNB

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair, GOL and South African Airways. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PLZ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLZ to JNB ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include East London (ELS) and George (GRJ).