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Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne from R31 445

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — MEL
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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 4 November 2025.

Thu 18/1212:40PLZ - MEL
2 stops20h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 25/126:00MEL - PLZ
2 stops23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11R31 445
Wed 17/127:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 24/1217:10MEL - PLZ
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/11R31 636
Wed 17/128:35PLZ - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/126:15MEL - PLZ
3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R33 159
Thu 18/128:35PLZ - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/126:15MEL - PLZ
3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R37 502

Cheap 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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R31 445

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R25 579
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 18/12-25/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R68 266 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 764 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 18/12

12:40-18:25

2 stops20h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

6:00-20:00

2 stops23h 00m

R31 445

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 17/12

7:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

17:10-15:05

2 stops30h 55m

R31 636

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 17/12

8:35-5:40

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

6:15-19:00

3 stops45h 45m

R33 159

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 18/12

8:35-5:40

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

6:15-19:00

3 stops45h 45m

R37 502

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Deals found on 3/11

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
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
927 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
927 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
927 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
927 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne can take about 20h 45m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R31 445. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at R17 764. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R19 352 round trip. Qantas Airways is priced at 17% 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 AirwaysCheapestR17 764AverageR19 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 352AverageR20 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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