Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

Compare recent fares, direct-flight schedules and destination airports

Port Elizabeth at a glance

Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.

Country

South Africa

City IATA code

PLZ

Airports in fare data

1

Population

312,392

Time zone

Africa/Johannesburg

Cities with direct flights

3

Airlines in fare data

27

Cheapest air tickets to Port Elizabeth

Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Port Elizabeth, for domestic and international routes.

Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.

Direct flights airfares to Port Elizabeth

Current data shows direct routes to Port Elizabeth from 3 cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. A complete timetable is available for 1 of 3 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. One route offers a choice of several airlines.

Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.

All airlines serving Johannesburg — Port Elizabeth operate daily direct flights: Safair and South African Airways fly every day.

Safair

Safair

Johannesburg — Port Elizabeth

Flights every day

from $53

South African Airways

South African Airways

Johannesburg — Port Elizabeth

Flights every day

from $64

Flight prices to Port Elizabeth by month

Compare cached monthly fares to Port Elizabeth for 3 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.

The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Open the route page for full flight details.

October 2026
Lowest price
on average:
$56
February 2027
Highest price
on average:
$83
  • Avg Price
Price dynamics

Prices on the Cape Town — Port Elizabeth route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to March 2027, tickets went from $56 to $83 — a 48% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to March 2027 — up 48%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $62. In February 2027–March 2027, tickets cost around $83.

Best time to buy

Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 26% compared to the most expensive months.

Price predictability

Price variation across months on this route is 15.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.

Port Elizabeth airports

Airports in Port Elizabeth provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Port Elizabeth.

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Cities near Port Elizabeth

Nearby cities with airports can help you compare alternative routes or plan a combined trip.

View of Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein

BFN

View of Cape Town

Cape Town

CPT

View of Durban

Durban

DUR

View of East London

East London

ELS

View of George

George

GRJ

View of Johannesburg

Johannesburg

JNB

View of Maseru

Maseru

MSU

View of Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg

PZB

View of Upington

Upington

UTN

View of Umtata

Umtata

UTT

Frequently asked questions about Port Elizabeth

Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.

The lowest recent price in our data is $55. The live price may change when you search.

Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Port Elizabeth. The airport section above has detailed information.

Recent offers include direct flights from 3 cities operated by 1 airlines. Availability depends on the date.

They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.