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Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg (PLZ-JNB): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems, and CemAir fly nonstop between Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Johannesburg (JNB), roughly 96 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every PLZ to JNB departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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565 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every PLZ to JNB departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each PLZ to JNB departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg nonstop

Carriers operating PLZ to JNB nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Safair
  • Airlink
  • South African Airways
  • Hahn Air Systems
  • CemAir
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Frequently asked questions about PLZ to JNB

How far is Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth?
PLZ to JNB covers about 565 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PLZ to JNB?
Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems, and CemAir fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all five of them.
How many flights a week are there from PLZ to JNB?
About 96 nonstop flights a week run between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg in the current schedule, operated by Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Hahn Air Systems, and CemAir. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on PLZ to JNB?
Open the PLZ to JNB calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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