Question 1

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 60 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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Port Elizabeth?

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

Question 5

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

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Port Elizabeth is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Elizabeth. One-way flights to Port Elizabeth typically cost R559, while return flights cost around R1 063.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

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A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around R2 032, however they can be found for as little as R1 063.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Port Elizabeth depart from?

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

Question 8

Does Port Elizabeth have car hire?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Port Elizabeth?

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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).

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?

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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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Port Elizabeth

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth are scheduled on a Wednesday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

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

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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.

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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).

Return from	R1 338
One-way from	R678
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R2 287

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