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SA401 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA401 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). The flight is expected to depart at 06:00 and arrive at 07:22 .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
JNB-PLZ

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Johannesburg(JNB)
06:28
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 11
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
07:31
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 11
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Check-in Counter
B51-B63
Boarding Gate
D3
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
1
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JNB-PLZ

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Johannesburg(JNB)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 12
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
07:22
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 12
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Check-in Counter
B51-B63
Boarding Gate
D2
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
2
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JNB-PLZ

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Johannesburg(JNB)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 13
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
07:35
Scheduled: 07:35, Nov 13
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Check-in Counter
B51-B63
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
2
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SA354
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Cape Town (CPT) Johannesburg (JNB)
Scheduled: 19:25
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1m early
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SA401 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA401 flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft has 138 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
Seats
138
Flight Distance
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Flight History for SA401

Trip.com historical records show that the last SA401 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from JNB at approximately 06:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in PLZ at 07:31.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:10 07:27 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:06 07:31 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:06 07:30 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:00 07:22 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:28 07:31 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:00 07:22 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Johannesburg (JNB) Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 320 06:00 07:35 Scheduled

SA401 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA401 is 100% (Late on average 6 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight sa401?

    Flight sa401 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 06:00, arrival 07:35 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight sa401 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 06:00, with arrival at 07:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight sa401 is scheduled to depart at 06:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight sa401 is scheduled to arrive at 07:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:22. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight sa401, the departure terminal is B and the boarding gate is D2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight sa401 is operated by South African Airways from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight sa401 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If sa401 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight sa401 has not departed from Johannesburg (JNB) yet and is currently on schedule for 06:00.
  • Flight sa401 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Johannesburg 07:22 | Port Elizabeth 07:22

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