Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights
4 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ): Airlink, CemAir, Safair and South African Airways. The two airports are 564 miles (908 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Durban, Nelspruit and Cape Town.
Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to PLZ
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book JNB to PLZ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
JNB to PLZ with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair, Airlink and 1 more the whole wayFA
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FA4Z5Z - Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way4ZFA4Z
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA
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JNB to PLZ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to PLZ?
Airlink, CemAir, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
How far is Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) are 564 miles (908 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to PLZ award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does JNB to PLZ cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JNB to PLZ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth?
The most direct connections are through Durban (DUR), Nelspruit (MQP) and Cape Town (CPT). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safair through Durban.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.