Private Jet Charter Upington (UTN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Fly privately from Upington Airport (UTN) to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), a 747 km (403 nm) flight, from 1h 15m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,100 all-in.

Distance: 747 km
Fastest: 1h 15m
From: $6,100
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Upington to Port Elizabeth?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 39m
Est. price
$9,700
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 28m
Est. price
$9,000
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 27m
Est. price
$12,900
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 25m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 23m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 19m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 11m
Est. price
$6,100
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 39m	Non-stop	$9,700$5,500 – $13,900	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 28m	Non-stop	$9,000$5,500 – $12,500	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 27m	Non-stop	$12,900$6,700 – $19,000	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 25m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 23m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 19m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 11m	Non-stop	$6,100$4,000 – $8,200	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Upington to Port Elizabeth non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 747 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 36m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 44m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 48m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 25m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 26m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 25m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Upington to Port Elizabeth in local time

Take off from Upington Airport (UTN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) at about 11:15 local time, after 1h 15m in the air. Port Elizabeth is on the same time as Upington.

Return flight: Port Elizabeth to Upington

Empty legs near this route

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ) → Cape Town (CPT)Nov 17, 2026 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX · 9 seatsOn request

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Upington to Port Elizabeth price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $5,700; December is the dearest at about $6,900.

$6.9kDec: about $6,900
$6.7kJan: about $6,700
$6.6kFeb: about $6,600
$6.0kMar: about $6,000
$6.1kApr: about $6,100
$5.7kMay: about $5,700
$5.7kJun: about $5,700
$6.1kJul: about $6,100
$6.1kAug: about $6,100
$6.1kSept: about $6,100
$6.1kOct: about $6,100

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Upington to Port Elizabeth on your date.

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My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $12,500
Empty legs, past year: 32 · listed ~19d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,130

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 14m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 27m door to door

You save 2h 13m each, 8h 54m for the group. The jet costs $2,140 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Upington to Port Elizabeth cost?

$6,100 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $10,100 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Upington Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureUpington Airport (UTN)Upington, South Africa ArrivalChief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Fastest flight time: 1h 15mUp to 19 passengers

Upington to Port Elizabeth, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Upington to Port Elizabeth cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 747 km flight from Upington (UTN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) range from about $6,100 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Upington to Port Elizabeth by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 15m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Upington to Port Elizabeth non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 747 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Upington to Port Elizabeth?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Upington to Port Elizabeth?

About $10,100 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Upington to Port Elizabeth?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $5,700 and December about $6,900. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Upington to Port Elizabeth

These jets can fly the 747 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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More private jet routes to Port Elizabeth

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