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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth from £699

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — PLZ
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£699

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£836
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Sun 1/305:45EDI - PLZ
2 stops28h 10mKLM
Mon 16/315:45PLZ - EDI
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/11£699
Wed 11/316:50EDI - PLZ
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/307:00PLZ - EDI
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£728
Sun 1/314:05EDI - PLZ
3 stops25h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 16/308:15PLZ - EDI
3 stops30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11£866
Wed 21/111:00EDI - PLZ
2 stops46h 55mKLM
Sun 25/115:45PLZ - EDI
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/11£769
Sun 1/314:05EDI - PLZ
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/315:25PLZ - EDI
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£777
Sat 10/107:00EDI - PLZ
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/113:50PLZ - EDI
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£913

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

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Edinburgh

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Port Elizabeth

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

05:45-11:55

2 stops28h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

15:45-16:05

2 stops26h 20m

£699

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

16:50-18:05

2 stops23h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 27/3

07:00-10:05

3 stops29h 05m

£728

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/1

11:00-11:55

2 stops46h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 25/1

15:45-16:05

2 stops26h 20m

£769

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

14:05-17:45

3 stops25h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

15:25-06:00

2 stops40h 35m

£777

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

14:05-17:45

3 stops25h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

08:15-12:35

3 stops30h 20m

£866

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

07:00-19:05

3 stops34h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 17/1

13:50-10:00

2 stops22h 10m

£913

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Deals found on 25/11

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to PLZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 27 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth, such as Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as £699, KLM can have you in Port Elizabeth from Edinburgh in 28h 10m. The distance from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth is about 6440 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Port Elizabeth, with prices starting at £743. Qatar Airways is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Port Elizabeth

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£743Average£850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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