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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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PLZ
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2026

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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 22 June 2026.

Mon 6/715:35
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PLZ
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/708:35
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LGW
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£573
Sun 27/909:40
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PLZ
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1020:45
PLZ
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LGW
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£659
Tue 23/614:45
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PLZ
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/708:05
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£675
Fri 9/1009:40
LGW
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PLZ
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1018:40
PLZ
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LGW
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£687
Thu 25/606:30
LHR
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PLZ
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/712:40
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£705
Tue 23/611:30
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PLZ
2 stops26h 35m
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Mon 6/715:45
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops23h 05m
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Deal found 21/6£706
Fri 26/606:30
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PLZ
2 stops28h 25m
KLM
Mon 6/715:45
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 20/6£709
Thu 25/606:30
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PLZ
2 stops28h 25m
KLM
Sun 5/715:45
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LHR
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 19/6£712
Sun 23/814:45
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PLZ
2 stops21h 15m
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Wed 9/918:05
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£713
Fri 26/606:30
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PLZ
2 stops28h 25m
KLM
Tue 7/715:45
PLZ
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LHR
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 20/6£718
Sun 23/811:00
LGW
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PLZ
2 stops30h 45m
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Wed 9/919:00
PLZ
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LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£741
Mon 31/818:35
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PLZ
2 stops22h 00m
SWISS
Mon 14/913:30
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LGW
2 stops19h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 18/6£757

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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 June 2026.

Return from

£573

One-way from

£479

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Average price

£861
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  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
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  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
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LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

11:00-18:45

2 stops30h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/9

19:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

£741

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Fri 9/10

09:40-11:55

2 stops25h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 17/10

20:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

£746

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

18:35-17:35

2 stops22h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 14/9

13:30-08:25

2 stops19h 55m

£757

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Tue 1/9

09:15-13:00

2 stops26h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 30/9

08:05-08:40

2 stops25h 35m

£776

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

18:35-17:35

2 stops22h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/9

13:30-08:25

2 stops19h 55m

£795

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Mon 31/8

18:00-13:00

2 stops18h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 14/9

13:30-08:40

2 stops20h 10m

£819

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

11:45-13:00

3 stops24h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 25/9

10:20-10:55

2 stops25h 35m

£852

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Mon 31/8

09:00-20:00

2 stops34h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 14/9

08:15-06:40

3 stops23h 25m

£855

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

09:30-13:00

2 stops26h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 10/10

12:40-14:25

2 stops26h 45m

£858

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Thu 3/12

17:45-17:35

2 stops21h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 22/12

13:30-08:40

2 stops21h 10m

£858

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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 London to Port Elizabeth takes 19 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Port Elizabeth from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £653
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £589
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £775

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are Lufthansa and British Airways.

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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 22 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa and British Airways to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,085 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Peter,Apr 2026

FRA - JNB

Lufthansa’s inflight entertainment system is notorious for being unresponsive and difficult. 10 years ago its difficulties were acceptable but now, with technology as it is, it’s just cheap. Shifting from a general comment to one specific to my flight: the food was odd and bad and the boarding was surprisingly chaotic for Lufthansa
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,085 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,085 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Peter,Apr 2026

FRA - JNB

Lufthansa’s inflight entertainment system is notorious for being unresponsive and difficult. 10 years ago its difficulties were acceptable but now, with technology as it is, it’s just cheap. Shifting from a general comment to one specific to my flight: the food was odd and bad and the boarding was surprisingly chaotic for Lufthansa
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,063 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,085 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Peter,Apr 2026

FRA - JNB

Lufthansa’s inflight entertainment system is notorious for being unresponsive and difficult. 10 years ago its difficulties were acceptable but now, with technology as it is, it’s just cheap. Shifting from a general comment to one specific to my flight: the food was odd and bad and the boarding was surprisingly chaotic for Lufthansa

FAQs about flying to Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth climate

Pretty much perfect, summer temperatures in Port Elizabeth range from 16 to 25 degrees. Winter temperatures hover between 9 and 22 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.

Getting around Port Elizabeth

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.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Travellers who take a flight to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) will find it conveniently situated just 3 miles (5 km) from the city centre, which can be easily and quickly accessed by taxi. There’s good bus and metered taxi services to the centre of Port Elizabeth. Many hotel chains and accommodation providers will run airport shuttles for their guests.

What is good to know if travelling to Port Elizabeth?

  • St Croix Island, 12 miles (20km) 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 8 and 15 metres. 
  • 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.

At just 3km (2 miles) from the central business district, Port Elizabeth Airport is sometimes called the “ten-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 centre, 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?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) if they wish to fly to Port Elizabeth. The Port Elizabeth airport is 1.7 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Elizabeth if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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, Lufthansa 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 £46, while return flights cost around £90.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Elizabeth, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Port Elizabeth have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Port Elizabeth can take advantage of the car hire 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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