Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth HLA, JNB → PLZ
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $189 with FlySafair, 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $62 with FlySafair, 19 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $143 to $160.
Cheapest return found recently
$189
8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · FlySafair
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 7:20 p.m. · 3 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$189
8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · FlySafair
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 7:20 p.m. · 3 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$189 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$128 13 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $112 to $147.
At $189, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 8 Jan 2027 to 11 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $189 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $128 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 | $150 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 | $148 | South African Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $128.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, South African Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $63 to $72.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$62
19 Nov · FlySafair
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 4:55 p.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$62
19 Nov · FlySafair
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 4:55 p.m. · 1 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$62 19 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$57 27 Octfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $55 to $60.
At $62, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates from 20 Oct to 15 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 19 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 16 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $61 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Oct | $71 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $57 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Oct | $64 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 12 Nov | $70 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $62 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $69 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $150 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $68 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $74 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $71 | FlySafair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $63 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $62 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jan 2027 | $63 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Feb 2027 | $80 | Airlink | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Jun 2027 | $82 | Airlink | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $57.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, Airlink.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $120 | $112 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $131 | $116 | +9% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $125 | $125 | +4% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $127 | $118 | +6% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $212 | $128 | +77% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $154 | $148 | +28% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $161 | $153 | +34% | 20 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $61 | $56 | +5% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $60 | $56 | +3% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $65 | $55 | +12% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $63 | $61 | +9% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $67 | $61 | +16% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $58 | $56 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $77 | $76 | +33% | 22 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work