Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth, South Africa from $1,668

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GEG — PLZ
Apr 30 — May 71

Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2024

Find the latest flights to Port Elizabeth in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,701 searches and data was last updated on April 25, 2024.

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$1,668
From New York to Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Port Elizabeth in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,701 searches and data were last updated on April 25, 2024.
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Sun 7/211:20 amJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/206:35 amPLZ - JFK
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,668
Sat 6/158:00 pmJFK - PLZ
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/266:20 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,744
Sat 6/158:00 pmJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/267:35 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,804
Mon 7/2210:20 pmJFK - PLZ
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/203:25 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,938
Sat 6/1510:20 pmJFK - PLZ
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Wed 6/265:50 pmPLZ - JFK
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Deal found 4/25$2,321
Fri 6/141:20 amJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 6/2612:40 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,408
Fri 6/141:20 amJFK - PLZ
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/263:45 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,506

Average price of flights to Port Elizabeth by month

Plan your trip to Port Elizabeth by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Port Elizabeth is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,056. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Port Elizabeth by month

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

PLZ

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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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 April 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS and British Airways to Port Elizabeth. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Known as “The Friendly City” or “The Windy City”, Port Elizabeth occupies a 10-mile stretch along Algoa Bay. It was founded in 1820 to house British settlers (the Campanile Memorial was built in 1923 to commemorate this landing; there’s a climb of 204 steps to the Observation Room, which offers magnificent views of the harbour and surrounding area below) and is now part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, along with Uitenhage and Despatch.

Lying on the south-east coast of the East Cape province and fringed by beautiful beaches, Port Elizabeth offers a wealth of options for travelers who like to raise their adrenaline levels. Cycling, quad biking and 4×4 trails are all great things to do on land. Off shore, there’s surfing and kite surfing, kayaking, wreck diving, shark diving and deep-sea fishing.

To the west of Port Elizabeth is the Garden Route and the Sunshine Coast, Frontier Country and a million hectares of game reserves are to the east.

Port Elizabeth is the gateway to the Eastern Cape with all its fantastic parks and reserves. Go on a guided game drive of Addo-Schotia; this area is home to the densest populations of antelope, lion and elephant in South Africa. There’s whale and dolphin watching near St Croix Island and, 18 miles outside of Port Elizabeth, the Lion Park. If you’re up for it, there’s skydiving and bungy jumping off Bloukrans Bridge too!

If all that physical activity gets too much, visit the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at St George’s Park, the South African Air Force Museum (situated on the southern side of Port Elizabeth Airport) and the Red Location Museum. Red Location is one of the oldest settled Black Townships of the city, getting its name from the rusted, corrugated iron barrack buildings. The museum tells the story of historical struggle in South Africa.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa climate

Pretty much perfect, summer temperatures in Port Elizabeth range from 140 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures hover between 104 and 158 degrees. One of Port Elizabeth’s nicknames is the “Windy City” and this refers to the frequency, rather than the strength, of the wind. The wind makes Port Elizabeth a fantastic destination for surfing.

Best Time to Fly to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

There’s no bad time to visit Port Elizabeth. 

Peak Season: 

High season is December and January. Another peak time is April, when the Splash Festival takes place. It’s a four-day festival popular with families and watersports enthusiasts. 

Off Season: 

May to August is, in general, low season in Port Elizabeth, however, this is when travelers, escaping very high summer temperatures back home, will visit the city.

Getting around Port Elizabeth, South Africa

PE is easy to navigate, whether in a car or on foot. There’s a public bus system but the main form of transport is the minibus taxi.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Travel Information

  • St Croix Island, 12 miles from Port Elizabeth’s harbour, is a popular scuba-diving site. Penguins and cormorants thrive there, as fishing is prohibited. To get the best possible visibility, go diving in the winter months. Visibility is between 26 and 49 feet. 
  • Port Elizabeth has heaps of surfing beaches but a short distance outside the city is Jeffrey’s Bay, which is the host town for major surfing competitions. 
  • Hobie Beach is a popular place for sunbathing and swimming. Anglers cast their lines from Shark Rock Pier. 
  • Don’t forget to have a look at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It was built for the 2010 World Cup and is one of the few stadia in the world to have a lakeside location. 
  • The Apple Express steam train is very popular with visitors. Take a trip from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill. There are stunning views from the bridge, the world’s highest narrow-gauge bridge.

Just two miles (3km) from the central business district, Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is sometimes called the “10-minute airport” because of its close proximity to just about everything. It’s a very small, slick and functional airport that doesn’t offer much by way of shopping and dining, but will get you through customs and baggage claim quickly and efficiently.

Known fondly as “the Friendly City”, Port Elizabeth is a popular spot with tourists who come for the beautiful beaches and game parks in the surrounding area. The city is also a major port town and manufacturing center, and an important transport hub in the region. What it lacks in blockbuster attractions, it makes up for in the warmth of the local people and laid-back atmosphere – rather like its airport.

  • What does PLZ mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Port Elizabeth Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a PLZ flight.

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

    Booking a flight to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is your only option if you intend on flying to Port Elizabeth. It is only a 1.7 mi journey from Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth’s city center.

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

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, United Airlines 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Port Elizabeth. One-way flights to Port Elizabeth Airport typically cost $43, while round-trip flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A round-trip flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around $117, however they can be found for as little as $74.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Elizabeth, Atlanta offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Port Elizabeth Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Port Elizabeth Airport?

    Yes. Port Elizabeth Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport is the closest property to Port Elizabeth Airport (0.0 mi away from Port Elizabeth Airport).

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