Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg from R982

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Port Elizabeth is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 424, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from Port Elizabeth during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R1 424.

The cheapest day to depart from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R1 965. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Port Elizabeth because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R2 764.

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Port Elizabeth in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R1 782 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around R2 619.

Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Port Elizabeth when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R1 840 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Port Elizabeth for as low as R1 604 on momondo.

FlySafair, Airlink, and Cemair are the most popular carriers operating from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo

FlySafair, South African and Airlink are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Port Elizabeth according to our data. FlySafair is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 91 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Airlink have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

26 flights are operational daily from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 15:00, with 63% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

187 flights are operational weekly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.