Cheap flights from East London to Port Elizabeth

ELS — PLZ
Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from East London to Port Elizabeth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). 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 14 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R3 900
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R12 392 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 296 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from East London to Port Elizabeth

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Everything you need to know about your flight from East London to Port Elizabeth

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Port Elizabeth (average of R81). Flying from East London to Port Elizabeth in December is currently the most expensive (average of R122). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from East London to Port Elizabeth?

Share of one-stop return flights from East London to Port Elizabeth chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from East London to Port Elizabeth on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from East London to Port Elizabeth?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from East London to Port Elizabeth, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R4 559.

What’s the fastest stopover option from East London to Port Elizabeth?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from East London to Port Elizabeth, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from East London to Port Elizabeth?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from East London to Port Elizabeth, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 52m.

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 14 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and FlySafair from East London to Port Elizabeth by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from East London to Port Elizabeth. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve East London to Port Elizabeth flights?

    East London Airport will offer the origination point for travellers going to Port Elizabeth from East London, South Africa. This is a small, public airport that has two paved runways. The airport had over 675,000 passengers in 2016 and offers flights to Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. After making the flight to Port Elizabeth, passengers will disembark at Port Elizabeth International Airport. It is located under four kilometres from the central business district and served more than 1.6 million passengers in 2017. This airport offers flights by airlines like Mango, South African Airways, and British Airways.

  • Which airlines fly directly from East London to Port Elizabeth?

    Unfortunately, there currently are no direct, nonstop flights going to Port Elizabeth from East London. Travellers will instead need to choose a stopover flight that touches down at least once before reaching Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering these flights include South African Airways, FlySafair, and Hahn Air Services, just to name a few. The flights that include only one stop are typically quicker and less expensive than flights that stop down twice or more. The quickest flights out of East London will reach the destination in about 4h 20, while the longest flights may take 12h 50m or even more.

  • What are the stopover options between East London to Port Elizabeth?

    Travellers who are taking a flight with a single stop are often going to touch down in O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg but may instead make a stop at Cape Town International Airport, depending on the airline and time of the flight. The flights with additional stops will often touch down at both of these airports before going on to Port Elizabeth Airport. Whether choosing one or two stops, there are many flights available on a daily basis. Passengers can take a flight in the morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on their preferences.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from East London, South Africa to Port Elizabeth?

    Passengers going to Port Elizabeth from East London will not need to bring along a passport or a visa. Instead, travellers need only bring along a valid form of ID.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from East London to Port Elizabeth round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from East London to Port Elizabeth is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R3 265 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is FlySafair, starting at R3 528. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from East London to Port Elizabeth that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on East London to Port Elizabeth flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from East London to Port Elizabeth?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from East London to Port Elizabeth.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from East London to Port Elizabeth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from East London to Port Elizabeth 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 East London to Port Elizabeth?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from East London to Port Elizabeth (average of R81). Flying from East London to Port Elizabeth in December is currently the most expensive (average of R122). 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 East London to Port Elizabeth

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from East London to Port Elizabeth. 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 14 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 265AverageR4 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR3 528AverageR4 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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