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R627+ Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

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— PLZ
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2026

Find the latest flights to Port Elizabeth in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Return from

R1 336

One-way from

R627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R1 418
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 13/3-20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
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South African
  • South African
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Port Elizabeth
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Port Elizabeth. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Fri 13/36:00JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/319:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R1 336
Fri 16/116:55HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFlySafair
Sun 18/119:20PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 9/1R1 352
Sat 24/117:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Tue 3/219:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 8/1R1 352
Thu 5/318:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sun 8/312:40PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R1 369
Mon 23/218:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sun 1/37:00PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 9/1R1 385
Sun 11/116:55HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFlySafair
Mon 19/119:20PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 7/1R1 402
Thu 8/118:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sat 31/17:00PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R1 402
Mon 23/318:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Tue 24/315:45PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 7/1R1 435
Fri 30/16:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Tue 3/219:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 8/1R1 451
Mon 2/216:55HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFlySafair
Thu 5/219:20PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 8/1R1 468
Mon 9/216:55HLA - PLZ
Nonstop1h 50mFlySafair
Wed 18/29:00PLZ - HLA
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 8/1R1 484
Fri 9/18:00JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/18:05PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R1 484

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Locate flights to Port Elizabeth that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 8/3

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 369

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 6/3

15:45-17:20

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 385

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 28/2

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 385

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 2/5

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 385

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 1/3

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 385

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 22/4

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 385

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 25/1

16:55-18:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 1/2

19:20-21:05

Nonstop1h 45m

R1 402

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

10:10-11:55

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 13/4

15:45-17:20

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 435

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

6:00-7:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 1/3

8:05-9:40

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 451

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

6:15-8:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 3/2

19:35-21:10

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 451

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Best time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Elizabeth

When is the best time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 7 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth takes 1 hour 42 minutes. Flights to Port Elizabeth from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Port Elizabeth

The most flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

FlySafair
FlySafair
From R1 117
South African
South African
From R827
Airlink
Airlink
From R967
Cemair
Cemair
From R1 009

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are South African, Airlink and Cemair.

Rainfall in Port Elizabeth by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Elizabeth ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Port Elizabeth by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Elizabeth, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Port Elizabeth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Elizabeth. 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 Port Elizabeth. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair, andSouth African to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
125 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Port Elizabeth

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

    Most people fly into Port Elizabeth (PLZ) if they book a flight to Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth is conveniently located just 2,8 km from Port Elizabeth’s city centre. On average, Port Elizabeth has 31 flights from Johannesburg per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Elizabeth if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Port Elizabeth on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Port Elizabeth?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Elizabeth?

    Port Elizabeth is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Elizabeth. One-way flights to Port Elizabeth typically cost R609, while return flights cost around R1 087.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around R2 419, however they can be found for as little as R1 087.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Port Elizabeth depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Does Port Elizabeth have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Port Elizabeth can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Port Elizabeth?

    Yes. Port Elizabeth has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport is the closest property to Port Elizabeth (0,0 km away from Port Elizabeth).

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