South Africa Β· 564 miles (908 km)

Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $5. 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.

How many miles JNB to PLZ costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways6,000$5–380
Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways7,500$33–58
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways10,000$35–370
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways15,000$5–70
ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways17,500$25–430
Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways17,500$30–55
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways17,500$25–430
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways18,500$25–430
TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways30,000$49.80–424.80
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways35,000$25–430

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to PLZ

  • 4Z
    AirlinkNot in an alliance
  • 5Z
    CemAirNot in an alliance
  • FA
    SafairNot in an alliance
  • South African Airways logo
    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.

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 way
    FA
    South African Airways logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    +3
    FA
    4Z
    5Z
  • Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way
    4Z
    FA
    4Z
  • Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair and Airlink the whole way
    FA
    South African Airways logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +3
    FA
    4Z

JNB to PLZ: common questions

How many miles does JNB to PLZ cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.