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$1,019+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PLZ
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Port Elizabeth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,507
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$1,019
(Vakatrip)
From Chicago (CHI) to Port Elizabeth
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Port Elizabeth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Port Elizabeth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1611:45 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/238:35 amPLZ - ORD
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,507
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:45 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops30h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 11/2312:40 pmPLZ - ORD
2 stops33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,710
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:45 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops38h 35mEmirates
Sun 11/2312:40 pmPLZ - ORD
2 stops58h 15mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,856
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:20 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops36h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 8/237:00 amPLZ - ORD
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$6,525
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:15 pmORD - PLZ
3 stops35h 50mSWISS
Sat 8/233:45 pmPLZ - ORD
3 stops27h 10mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$6,947

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

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Chicago

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Port Elizabeth

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

11:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 8/23

8:35 am-9:40 am

2 stops32h 05m

$1,507

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$6,525

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

8:15 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops35h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 8/23

3:45 pm-11:55 am

3 stops27h 10m

$6,947

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

1:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops58h 45m

$1,019

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Port Elizabeth, such as Emirates, SWISS, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,588 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Port Elizabeth. You should not have trouble finding flights to Port Elizabeth from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Port Elizabeth airport from Chicago. It is only a 1.7 mi journey from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Port Elizabeth’s city center.

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