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R738+ Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PLZ
Jul 12 — Jul 191
1 adult

Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2025

Find the latest flights to Port Elizabeth in 2025, 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 7 July 2025.

Return from

R1 476

One-way from

R738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R1 897
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 1/8-3/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R707 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 7 July 2025.

Fri 1/86:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mFlySafair
Sun 3/88:40PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 40mFlySafair
Deal found 7/7R1 476
Fri 5/1218:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sun 7/127:00PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mAirlink
Deal found 6/7R1 493
Sun 13/718:15JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/719:35PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R1 651
Sat 4/106:00JNB - PLZ
Nonstop1h 40mSouth African
Sat 11/108:10PLZ - JNB
Nonstop1h 40mSouth African
Deal found 5/7R2 161
Wed 30/75:55HLA - PLZ
1 stop12h 15mFlySafair
Wed 6/88:00PLZ - HLA
1 stop14h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 6/7R3 918
Fri 11/77:00HLA - PLZ
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/718:55PLZ - HLA
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R6 149

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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 7 July 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

6:15-8:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 3/8

8:40-10:20

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 476

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 7/12

7:00-8:35

Nonstop1h 35m

R1 493

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

6:00-7:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 3/8

8:40-10:20

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 827

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

6:00-7:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 11/10

8:10-9:50

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 161

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 30/7

5:55-18:10

1 stop12h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 6/8

8:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

R3 918

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

6:15-8:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R738

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

18:15-20:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R843

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

JNB - PLZ

JNBPLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

6:00-7:40

Nonstop1h 40m

R1 001

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 20/8

9:40-15:30

1 stop5h 50m

R1 792

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth

HLA - PLZ

HLAPLZ

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 15/12

17:50-15:30

1 stop21h 40m

R6 887

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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 27 June 2025.

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 3 hours 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Port Elizabeth?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Port Elizabeth should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Port Elizabeth

The most flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 R63
Airlink
Airlink
From R58
South African
South African
From R57
Cemair
Cemair
From R61

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 7 July 2025.
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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

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
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

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
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

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 19 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 R683, while return flights cost around R1 434.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around R115, however they can be found for as little as R82.

  • 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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