Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth, South Africa from $763

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WAS — PLZ
Mar 24 — Mar 311

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 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,346

One-way from

$763
From New York to Port Elizabeth
One-way flight from New York to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Port Elizabeth in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Tue 4/301:20 amJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 5/318:20 amPLZ - JFK
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,440
Wed 4/174:20 pmLAX - PLZ
2 stops41h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 4/248:20 amPLZ - LAX
2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,566
Tue 4/301:20 amJFK - PLZ
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/313:45 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,701
Tue 4/1612:30 amLAX - PLZ
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/243:45 pmPLZ - LAX
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,754
Wed 4/1710:35 pmLAX - PLZ
3 stops78h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/248:20 amPLZ - LAX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,810
Tue 4/301:20 amJFK - PLZ
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/314:05 pmPLZ - JFK
3 stops60h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,911
Sat 4/65:32 amRDU - PLZ
3 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/116:35 amPLZ - RDU
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,189
Sat 4/66:10 amRDU - PLZ
2 stops43h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/118:15 amPLZ - RDU
2 stops30h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,701
Sat 4/66:15 pmRDU - PLZ
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/118:20 amPLZ - RDU
3 stops43h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$3,444

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 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Sun 10/61:45 pmJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/207:40 pmPLZ - JFK
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,153
Sat 5/49:45 amORD - PLZ
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1110:20 amPLZ - ORD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,215
Tue 8/209:05 pmIAD - PLZ
2 stops52h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1012:40 pmPLZ - IAD
2 stops57h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,218
Sun 10/61:45 pmJFK - PLZ
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/208:15 amPLZ - JFK
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,244
Wed 8/2110:50 amATL - PLZ
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/39:10 amPLZ - ATL
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,272
Wed 11/138:05 pmIAD - PLZ
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 11/1712:40 pmPLZ - IAD
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,316
Wed 5/11:45 pmJFK - PLZ
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3110:20 amPLZ - JFK
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,346
Tue 8/209:20 pmBWI - PLZ
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/106:35 amPLZ - BWI
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,351
Tue 8/209:20 pmBWI - PLZ
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1012:40 pmPLZ - BWI
3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,360

One-way flights to Port Elizabeth

Explore one-way flight options to Port Elizabeth for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Fri 6/2111:55 pmJFK - PLZ
3 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$763
Sat 6/2212:30 amJFK - PLZ
3 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$915
Thu 6/2012:30 amJFK - PLZ
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$957
Sat 6/2212:20 amJFK - PLZ
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,005
Thu 5/3010:45 amIAD - PLZ
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,045
Thu 6/2012:20 amJFK - PLZ
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,080
Thu 5/309:05 pmIAD - PLZ
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,144
Sun 6/231:45 pmJFK - PLZ
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,164
Sun 6/2310:00 pmJFK - PLZ
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,181

Find flights to Port Elizabeth within your budget

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 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

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$1,215 - $2,701

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Chicago O'Hare IntlPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/4

2 stops25h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 5/11

3 stops28h 45m

$1,215

New York John F Kennedy IntlPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/1

2 stops36h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 5/31

2 stops27h 15m

$1,346

Baltimore/WashingtonPort Elizabeth

BWI - PLZ

BWIPLZ

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/20

2 stops40h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 9/10

2 stops43h 00m

$1,351

Baltimore/WashingtonPort Elizabeth

BWI - PLZ

BWIPLZ

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/20

2 stops40h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 9/10

3 stops33h 14m

$1,360

New York John F Kennedy IntlPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/30

2 stops36h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 5/31

2 stops30h 40m

$1,440

New York John F Kennedy IntlPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops48h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 9/12

2 stops37h 00m

$1,443

Los AngelesPort Elizabeth

LAX - PLZ

LAXPLZ

Los Angeles

Wed 4/17

2 stops41h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/24

2 stops38h 45m

$1,566

Chicago O'Hare IntlPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/4

2 stops33h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 5/11

2 stops29h 00m

$1,687

Raleigh-DurhamPort Elizabeth

RDU - PLZ

RDUPLZ

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/6

2 stops43h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 4/11

2 stops30h 48m

$2,701

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Deals found on 3/18

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 $1,028 while a round-trip flight costs $1,568. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Port Elizabeth (average of $0). Flying to Port Elizabeth in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,814). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Port Elizabeth?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Port Elizabeth. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Port Elizabeth should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 March 19, 2024.
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
4,578 reviews
7.7
Good
4,578 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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.

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