Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB): 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 PLZ to JNB 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 6,000 | $5–380 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $33–58 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $30–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $25–430 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PLZ to JNB
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PLZ to JNB 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
PLZ to JNB with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA4ZFA+3
- Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way4Z4ZFA
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA4ZFA+3
PLZ to JNB: common questions
How many miles does PLZ to JNB 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 PLZ to JNB?
Airlink, CemAir, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg by plane?
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Johannesburg (JNB) 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 PLZ to JNB 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 Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg?
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.