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Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne from R20 245

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — MEL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Thu 28/57:00
PLZ
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 1/66:15
MEL
-
PLZ
2 stops21h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/2R20 245
Thu 28/518:55
PLZ
-
MEL
2 stops43h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/616:10
MEL
-
PLZ
3 stops33h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R22 887

Find flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 367
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 907 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 28/5

7:00-19:50

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

6:15-20:00

2 stops21h 45m

R20 245

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 28/5

18:55-22:05

2 stops43h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

16:10-17:45

3 stops33h 35m

R22 887

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Deals found on 27/2

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 000 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
South African
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Port Elizabeth, you will be flying from Port Elizabeth, which is the city’s only airport. Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is located 2,8 km from the centre of Port Elizabeth. There are 0 flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne can take about 28h 50m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 245. The distance from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne is about 9865 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne round-trip?

    Flying on South African is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at R17 797. South African is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Port Elizabeth to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 336AverageR18 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 797AverageR20 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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