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Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne from R21 990

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — MEL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 990

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 872
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 15m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R44 290 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 961 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 2025.

Thu 14/817:55PLZ - MEL
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/86:30MEL - PLZ
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 990

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Thu 14/8

17:55-19:35

2 stops41h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

6:30-15:05

2 stops40h 35m

R21 990

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Deals found on 30/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne (average of R991). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PLZ to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

When flying from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne (average of R991). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 447AverageR19 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 851AverageR21 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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