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$1,189+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

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ORD — PLZ
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Port Elizabeth

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Round-trip from

$1,665
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$1,189
(Flightnetwork)
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Port Elizabeth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Port Elizabeth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 7/2910:15 amORD - PLZ
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/58:35 amPLZ - ORD
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,665
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:15 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 8/53:45 pmPLZ - ORD
2 stops29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,964
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sun 6/157:40 pmORD - PLZ
3 stops60h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 6/243:45 pmPLZ - ORD
3 stops79h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/15$2,901
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 6/288:35 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops38h 45mEmirates
Tue 7/17:00 amPLZ - ORD
2 stops39h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/15$3,144
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:32 pmORD - PLZ
3 stops61h 33mSWISS
Mon 6/233:45 pmPLZ - ORD
2 stops31h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/15$4,943
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1710:30 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Tue 6/243:45 pmPLZ - ORD
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/14$5,077

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ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

10:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/5

8:35 am-8:15 am

3 stops30h 40m

$1,665

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

9:15 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/5

3:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,964

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/28

8:35 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 7/1

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$3,144

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

6:05 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops38h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 8/6

3:45 pm-11:55 am

3 stops27h 10m

$5,941

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

11:45 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,189

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Deals found on 6/15

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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).

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 June 16, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Most people fly into Port Elizabeth (PLZ) if they book a flight to Port Elizabeth from Illinois. Port Elizabeth is conveniently located just 1.7 mi from Port Elizabeth’s city center.

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