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$1,435+ Cheap flights from California to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PLZ
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Port Elizabeth

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Cheapest flights from California to Port Elizabeth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Port Elizabeth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/44:20 pmLAX - PLZ
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:35 pmPLZ - LAX
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,435
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:20 pmLAX - PLZ
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/153:25 pmPLZ - LAX
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,485
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:00 pmSFO - PLZ
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/217:00 amPLZ - SFO
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/30$1,598
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:55 pmSFO - PLZ
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/197:40 pmPLZ - SFO
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,801
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:55 pmSFO - PLZ
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 10/196:55 pmPLZ - SFO
2 stops51h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 11/256:45 pmLAX - PLZ
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/23:45 pmPLZ - LAX
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$2,201
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:00 pmLAX - PLZ
3 stops36h 35mSWISS
Fri 1/28:05 amPLZ - LAX
2 stops42h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/1$2,866
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:40 pmLAX - PLZ
3 stops34h 55mSWISS
Wed 10/158:10 amPLZ - LAX
3 stops41h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/30$3,064

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Port Elizabeth that are best for you.

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Port Elizabeth

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San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

3:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-6:24 pm

3 stops45h 24m

$1,659

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

3:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 10/19

7:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops50h 55m

$1,801

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

3:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 10/19

6:55 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$1,918

Los AngelesPort Elizabeth

LAX - PLZ

LAXPLZ

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

6:45 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 1/2

3:45 pm-11:10 am

2 stops29h 25m

$2,201

Los AngelesPort Elizabeth

LAX - PLZ

LAXPLZ

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

7:00 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops36h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 1/2

8:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$2,866

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

    For a flight from California to Port Elizabeth, you will be flying into Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is just 1.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from California to Port Elizabeth?

    For as low as $1,659, Qatar Airways can have you in Port Elizabeth from California in 34h 55m. California and Port Elizabeth are separated by a distance of 10627 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Port Elizabeth?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Port Elizabeth, San Francisco - Port Elizabeth or San Jose - Port Elizabeth when deciding on the best route from California to Port Elizabeth.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Port Elizabeth flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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