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

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565 mi airlines 163/wk
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Flight Schedule 64 flights Verified 20m ago
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4Z792+4
4Z Airlink
295
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8:35 AM
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QF8296cs
QF Qant
295
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LA5583cs
LA LATAM Chile
295
7:00 AM
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QR5703cs
QR Qatar
295
7:00 AM
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8:35 AM
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EK4015cs
EK Emirates
295
7:00 AM
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8:35 AM
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LX4143cs
LX Swiss
320
8:05 AM
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9:40 AM
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SA404+1
SA South African
320
8:05 AM
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9:50 AM
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1h 45m
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FA370
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 AM
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10:15 AM
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1h 40m
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FA231
FA FlySafair
738
8:40 AM
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10:20 AM
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5Z251
5Z CemAir
CR1
9:10 AM
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11:00 AM
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FA633
FA FlySafair
738
10:20 AM
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12:00 PM
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4Z798+5
4Z Airlink
295
12:40 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 35m
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EK4045cs
EK Emirates
295
12:40 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 35m
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SA410+4
SA South African
320
1:30 PM
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3:05 PM
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LX4145cs
LX Swiss
320
1:30 PM
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3:05 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z6019cs
5Z CemAir
320
1:30 PM
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3:05 PM
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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
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3:35 PM
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1h 45m
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FA365
FA FlySafair
738
2:10 PM
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3:55 PM
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FA537
FA FlySafair
738
3:00 PM
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4:40 PM
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FA376
FA FlySafair
738
3:10 PM
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4:50 PM
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FA535
FA FlySafair
738
3:25 PM
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5:05 PM
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1h 40m
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FA374
FA FlySafair
734
3:25 PM
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5:05 PM
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1h 40m
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5Z255
5Z CemAir
CR1
3:25 PM
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5:15 PM
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1h 50m
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EK4053cs
EK Emirates
295
3:45 PM
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5:20 PM
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1h 35m
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4Z790+9
4Z Airlink
295
3:45 PM
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5:20 PM
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LX9159cs
LX Swiss
295
3:45 PM
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5:20 PM
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5Z6021cs
5Z CemAir
320
6:05 PM
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7:40 PM
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G38810cs
G3 Sky Express
320
6:05 PM
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7:40 PM
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SA422+2
SA South African
320
6:05 PM
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7:40 PM
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1h 35m
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5Z253
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:20 PM
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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
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9:20 PM
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1h 40m
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SA401+1
SA South African
320
6:00 AM
SAST TB
7:35 AM
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1h 35m
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LX4140cs
LX Swiss
320
6:00 AM
SAST TB
7:35 AM
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FA369
FA FlySafair
738
6:15 AM
SAST TB
8:00 AM
SAST
1h 45m
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FA230
FA FlySafair
738
6:20 AM
SAST TB
8:05 AM
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1h 45m
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5Z250+1
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:50 AM
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8:40 AM
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SA2404cs
SA South African
CR1
6:50 AM
SAST TB
8:40 AM
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FA632
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
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9:45 AM
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4Z797+6
4Z Airlink
E90
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:55 AM
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QR5662cs
QR Qatar
E90
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:55 AM
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1h 45m
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EK4054cs
EK Emirates
295
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:55 AM
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1h 45m
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FA360
FA FlySafair
738
11:10 AM
SAST TB
1:00 PM
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SA405+3
SA South African
320
11:25 AM
SAST TB
1:00 PM
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5Z6018cs
5Z CemAir
320
11:25 AM
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1:00 PM
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FA362
FA FlySafair
738
11:30 AM
SAST TB
1:15 PM
SAST
1h 45m
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FA364
FA FlySafair
738
11:50 AM
SAST TB
1:35 PM
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1h 45m
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FA536
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST TB
2:25 PM
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1h 45m
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FA375
FA FlySafair
738
12:50 PM
SAST TB
2:35 PM
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1h 45m
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FA373
FA FlySafair
734
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
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1h 45m
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FA534
FA FlySafair
738
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
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1h 45m
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LX9158cs
LX Swiss
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
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EK4052cs
EK Emirates
295
1:20 PM
SAST TB
3:05 PM
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4Z789+7
4Z Airlink
295
1:55 PM
SAST TB
3:20 PM
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1h 25m
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5Z6020cs
5Z CemAir
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
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LX4138cs
LX Swiss
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
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G38815cs
G3 Sky Express
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
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5Z252
5Z CemAir
CR1
4:00 PM
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5:50 PM
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SA419+4
SA South African
320
4:00 PM
SAST TB
5:35 PM
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FA232
FA FlySafair
738
5:15 PM
SAST TB
7:00 PM
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1h 45m
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FA238
FA FlySafair
738
5:20 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
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1h 45m
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EK4044cs
EK Emirates
295
6:15 PM
SAST TB
8:00 PM
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4Z799+5
4Z Airlink
295
6:15 PM
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8:00 PM
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Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Johannesburg
3 carriers, 163 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 163 Flights/wk 565 mi 1h 35m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

PLZ–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and South African Airways 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 PLZ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 32 734, 738 1h35-1h45
4Z Airlink Also: EK, LA, LX, QF, QR 21 295 1h35 EK, LA, LX, QF, QR
SA South African Airways Also: 5Z, G3, LX 21 320 1h35-1h45 Star Alliance 5Z, G3, LX
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, EK, LA, LX, QF, QR
320 Airbus A320 – 5Z, G3, LX, SA
734 Boeing 737-400 – FA
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (53 flights/wk, 72%)
Star Alliance: SA (21 flights/wk, 28%)
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
24
flights
Tue
22
flights
Wed
24
flights
Thu
23
flights
Fri
24
flights
Sat
22
flights
Sun
24
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
33
Nonstop flights
163
Outbound / wk
152
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PLZ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
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 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 3 5 6
Weekly flights 163 66 68
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 20m 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 35m 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 35m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights163 out / 152 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 35m to 1h 50m. The route covers 565 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, FlySafair and South African Airways. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 163 nonstop flights per week from PLZ to JNB. The return direction has about 152 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, FlySafair and South African Airways. With 163 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 35 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 163 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include East London (ELS) and George (GRJ).