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Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Melbourne from R20 848

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — MEL
Apr 29 — May 61
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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 848

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 637
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/6-13/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 40m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R80 472 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 887 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2025.

Fri 6/67:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 13/66:00MEL - PLZ
2 stops41h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4R20 848
Fri 6/68:35PLZ - MEL
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/67:00MEL - PLZ
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R24 567

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Port Elizabeth

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Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 6/6

7:00-19:35

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

6:00-15:05

2 stops41h 05m

R20 848

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 6/6

8:35-23:10

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

7:00-19:00

3 stops44h 00m

R24 567

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Deals found on 23/4

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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 24 April 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 24 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
826 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

6,9

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at R20 848. Qantas Airways is priced at 14% 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, 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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