--- title: "Port Elizabeth to Durban flights: who flies PLZ-DUR" description: "Airlink and Safair fly Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR) nonstop about 18 times a week, scheduled at 1h 20m. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/plz-dur" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/plz-dur.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Port Elizabeth to Durban (PLZ-DUR): nonstop flights and who flies them Airlink and Safair fly nonstop between Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Durban (DUR), roughly 18 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 20m for the 443 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 24, 2026. See PLZ to DUR on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 18 Flights a week, 4-week average 1h 20m Scheduled flight time 443 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Port Elizabeth to Durban flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for PLZ to DUR starting October 23, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs PLZ | Arrives DUR | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fri, Oct 23 | 4Z 521 | Airlink | 08:15 | 09:35 | 1h 20m | [Embraer ERJ-140](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/4z/erj-140.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Fri, Oct 23 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Sat, Oct 24 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Sun, Oct 25 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Sun, Oct 25 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Mon, Oct 26 | 4Z 521 | Airlink | 08:15 | 09:35 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Mon, Oct 26 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Mon, Oct 26 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Tue, Oct 27 | 4Z 521 | Airlink | 08:15 | 09:35 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Tue, Oct 27 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Tue, Oct 27 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Wed, Oct 28 | 4Z 521 | Airlink | 08:15 | 09:35 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Wed, Oct 28 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Wed, Oct 28 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Thu, Oct 29 | 4Z 521 | Airlink | 08:15 | 09:35 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | | Thu, Oct 29 | FA 422 | Safair | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 | | Thu, Oct 29 | 4Z 529 | Airlink | 18:25 | 19:45 | 1h 20m | Embraer ERJ-140 | Showing all 18 scheduled PLZ to DUR departures across 7 days with service, starting October 23, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every PLZ to DUR date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Port Elizabeth to Durban nonstop In the schedule table on this page, Airlink flies the [Embraer ERJ-140](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/4z/erj-140.md), and Safair flies the Boeing 737-800. Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full PLZ to DUR nonstop schedule This page carries the full PLZ to DUR nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each PLZ to DUR nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See PLZ to DUR on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Port Elizabeth to Durban nonstop Carriers operating PLZ to DUR nonstop in the current schedule. - [Airlink (4Z) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/4z.md)\ [The aircraft 4Z flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/4z.md) - [Safair (FA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/fa.md)\ [The aircraft FA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/fa.md) See PLZ to DUR on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about PLZ to DUR **How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR)?** Every departure in the schedule table on this page is scheduled at 1h 20m from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Durban (DUR). The nonstop covers about 443 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from PLZ to DUR?** Airlink and Safair fly PLZ to DUR nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any of them on PLZ to DUR, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from PLZ to DUR?** About 18 nonstop flights a week run between Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Durban (DUR) in the current schedule, operated by Airlink and Safair. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from PLZ to DUR depart?** Scheduled PLZ to DUR nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 08:15 and 18:25, local time at Port Elizabeth. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate PLZ to DUR nonstop?** In the schedule table on this page, PLZ to DUR nonstops fly as 4Z 521 and 4Z 529 on Airlink, and FA 422 on Safair. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on PLZ to DUR?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any airline flying PLZ to DUR. The page carries the full PLZ to DUR nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [DUR to PLZ nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/dur-plz.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)](https://2lnr.com/routes/plz.md), or [every route from Durban (DUR)](https://2lnr.com/routes/dur.md). Nonstops to Durban (DUR) from other airports within 150 miles of Port Elizabeth (PLZ): - [East London (ELS) to Durban (DUR)](https://2lnr.com/routes/els-dur.md), 143 miles from PLZ Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full PLZ to DUR nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login)