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$1,674+ Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

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— PLZ
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2026

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 July 29, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:00 pm
JFK
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PLZ
2 stops35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/203:45 pm
PLZ
-
JFK
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/81:20 am
JFK
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PLZ
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/258:35 am
PLZ
-
JFK
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,688
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:20 pm
JFK
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PLZ
3 stops31h 35m
Emirates
Sun 9/203:45 pm
PLZ
-
JFK
3 stops33h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 7/28$1,741
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/910:00 pm
JFK
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PLZ
3 stops61h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/258:15 am
PLZ
-
JFK
3 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,812

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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 29, 2026.

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$1,688

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$2,014
From New York to Port Elizabeth
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New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/20

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,674

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

1:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/25

8:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,688
Quickest round-trip

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:20 pm-11:55 am

3 stops31h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/20

3:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$1,741

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

1:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/25

8:15 am-3:10 pm

3 stops36h 55m

$1,930

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/9

10:20 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops34h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/25

3:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$2,558
Cheapest one-way

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

4:55 pm-8:00 am

3 stops57h 05m

$2,020
Quickest one-way

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

8:40 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops34h 20m

$2,487

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

9:50 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops57h 10m

$2,825

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

3:40 pm-8:00 am

3 stops34h 20m

$3,543

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

1:20 am-5:45 pm

3 stops34h 25m

$3,779

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OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Port Elizabeth flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Ovago to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Port Elizabeth flight deals on Cheapflights and Ovago. This is based on searches made for Port Elizabeth flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Ovago is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Port Elizabeth flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Ovago has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Port Elizabeth. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Elizabeth

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?

On average, a flight from New York to Port Elizabeth takes 38 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Port Elizabeth from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 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).

FAQs about flying to Port Elizabeth

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 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, Qatar Airways 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 $35, while round-trip flights cost around $85.

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

    A round-trip flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around $104, however they can be found for as little as $85.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Elizabeth, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Port Elizabeth have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Port Elizabeth can take advantage of the rental car 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 mi away from Port Elizabeth).

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