Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne from R22 260

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — MEL
Sep 5 — Sep 121
1 adult

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 31 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 260

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 898
14/10-21/10
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 125 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 366 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 31 August 2025.

Tue 14/107:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1015:25MEL - PLZ
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8R22 260
Tue 9/1219:35PLZ - MEL
2 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/116:10MEL - PLZ
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8R23 352
Mon 15/1214:30PLZ - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/116:10MEL - PLZ
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8R24 445
Wed 15/108:00PLZ - MEL
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1018:10MEL - PLZ
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8R25 661
Fri 10/107:00PLZ - MEL
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1018:10MEL - PLZ
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R27 864

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Fly from

Port Elizabeth

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Tue 14/10

7:00-23:15

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

15:25-20:00

2 stops37h 35m

R22 260

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Tue 9/12

19:35-5:45

2 stops49h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

16:10-8:00

2 stops48h 50m

R23 352

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Mon 15/12

14:30-5:45

2 stops30h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

16:10-13:00

2 stops29h 50m

R24 445

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 10/10

7:00-0:05

3 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

18:10-19:00

2 stops33h 50m

R27 864

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/8

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne (average of R990). Flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 31 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne, such as South African and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

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.

  • 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 R16 332. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R19 708 round trip. Qantas Airways is priced at 26% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne (average of R990). Flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 332AverageR19 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 708AverageR21 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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