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£406+ Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

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— PLZ
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2025

Find the latest flights to Port Elizabeth in 2025, 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 7 November 2025.

Return from

£748

One-way from

£406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£952
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
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14/11
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fri 21/1119:40LHR - PLZ
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1215:45PLZ - LHR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£784
Sat 27/1216:40LHR - PLZ
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/107:00PLZ - LHR
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£983
Fri 21/1116:00LHR - PLZ
2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1208:15PLZ - LHR
3 stops23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11£1,141
Sun 14/1220:15LHR - PLZ
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1215:45PLZ - LHR
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,172
Thu 11/1210:00LGW - PLZ
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1207:00PLZ - LGW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£1,278
Sat 27/1217:05LGW - PLZ
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/113:30PLZ - LGW
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,314
Sat 20/1209:50LGW - PLZ
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1207:00PLZ - LGW
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,343
Sun 14/1213:50LHR - PLZ
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 1/107:00PLZ - LHR
2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11£1,398
Sat 20/1222:35LHR - PLZ
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1207:00PLZ - LHR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,409
Thu 11/1220:15LHR - PLZ
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1207:00PLZ - LHR
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,411
Mon 22/1206:40LGW - PLZ
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/114:15PLZ - LGW
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,457
Thu 11/1217:05LGW - PLZ
2 stops23h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 31/1215:45PLZ - LGW
2 stops26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11£1,501

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LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Tue 20/1

17:40-17:35

2 stops21h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 27/1

13:30-08:45

2 stops21h 15m

£748

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Tue 20/1

17:40-17:35

2 stops21h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 29/1

13:30-08:45

2 stops21h 15m

£748

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

18:40-14:50

2 stops18h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 28/1

18:55-22:15

1 stop29h 20m

£752

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

18:40-14:25

2 stops17h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 27/1

20:35-18:30

1 stop23h 55m

£758

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:15-20:00

2 stops21h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 8/3

07:00-14:25

2 stops33h 25m

£762

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

20:15-20:00

2 stops21h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 31/3

07:00-07:00

2 stops25h 00m

£765

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

18:40-14:50

2 stops18h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 31/1

20:35-22:15

1 stop27h 40m

£769

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

10:00-08:00

2 stops20h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 31/1

20:35-22:15

1 stop27h 40m

£775

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

20:30-20:00

1 stop21h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 25/1

08:00-22:15

1 stop16h 15m

£776

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Thu 22/1

17:40-17:35

2 stops21h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 29/1

13:30-08:45

2 stops21h 15m

£778

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Best time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Elizabeth

When is the best time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Port Elizabeth. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?

On average, a flight from London to Port Elizabeth takes 20 hours 7 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 Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £629
British Airways
British Airways
From £773
Air France
Air France
From £567
SWISS
SWISS
From £622

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are Air France, Lufthansa and SWISS.

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 7 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Air France, andLufthansa 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,558 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.

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, Air France 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 £38, while return flights cost around £33.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around £103, however they can be found for as little as £33.

  • 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 (16 hours 45 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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