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£347+ Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

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25 Nov — 2 Dec1
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LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Sun 19/1

20:05-18:35

2 stops44h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 28/1

15:45-13:00

2 stops23h 15m

£748

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 3/12

06:30-08:00

2 stops23h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 11/12

08:35-04:50

1 stop22h 15m

£757

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Tue 18/2

10:00-13:00

2 stops25h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 23/2

10:20-05:40

2 stops45h 20m

£778

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Sun 19/1

18:40-18:35

2 stops21h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 28/1

15:45-17:50

2 stops28h 05m

£789

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

16:40-11:55

2 stops41h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 27/1

15:45-22:55

2 stops33h 10m

£812

LondonPort Elizabeth

STN - PLZ

STNPLZ

London Stansted

Sun 26/1

20:15-07:35

2 stops33h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 6/2

13:30-12:05

2 stops24h 35m

£816

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Sun 19/1

17:45-18:35

2 stops22h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 28/1

15:45-12:50

2 stops23h 05m

£817

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Mon 6/1

10:00-15:05

2 stops27h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 20/1

08:15-08:35

2 stops26h 20m

£875

LondonPort Elizabeth

STN - PLZ

STNPLZ

London Stansted

Fri 3/1

20:15-18:35

2 stops44h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 20/1

12:40-12:05

2 stops25h 25m

£1,515

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Sun 22/12

20:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 8/1

08:15-05:50

1 stop23h 35m

£2,871

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Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2024

Find the latest flights to Port Elizabeth in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,013 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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£748

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£347

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£891
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 19/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
25/1
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Tue 3/1206:30LHR - PLZ
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1208:35PLZ - LHR
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£757
Tue 3/1210:00LGW - PLZ
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1218:45PLZ - LGW
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£780
Sun 24/1114:05STN - PLZ
2 stops27h 55mEmirates
Tue 21/112:40PLZ - STN
2 stops31h 05mEmirates
Deal found 18/11£867
Sun 24/1113:35LGW - PLZ
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Tue 21/112:40PLZ - LGW
2 stops31h 45mEmirates
Deal found 18/11£872
Fri 22/1120:15STN - PLZ
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/118:05PLZ - STN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£900
Tue 3/1213:30LCY - PLZ
2 stops40h 15mSWISS
Wed 11/1219:10PLZ - LCY
2 stops19h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£926
Fri 29/1118:40LHR - PLZ
2 stops45h 55mSWISS
Sun 29/1218:20PLZ - LHR
2 stops20h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£951
Tue 19/1121:15LHR - PLZ
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 24/112:40PLZ - LHR
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£989
Fri 29/1118:45LGW - PLZ
2 stops45h 50mSWISS
Sun 29/1218:20PLZ - LGW
2 stops25h 30mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£1,018
Mon 25/1118:15LCY - PLZ
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1215:45PLZ - LCY
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£1,154
Tue 3/1219:30LHR - PLZ
3 stops38h 25mLufthansa
Wed 11/1215:45PLZ - LHR
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£1,222
Sun 22/1220:30LGW - PLZ
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 8/108:15PLZ - LGW
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11£2,871

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Travel insights for flights to Port Elizabeth

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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 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 69 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 18 hours 17 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are Lufthansa, SWISS 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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Port Elizabeth, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.6
Good
1,635 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

6.8
Okay
7,152 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

6.7
Okay
6,839 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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 £33, while return flights cost around £66.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around £129, however they can be found for as little as £83.

  • 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 (14 hours 25 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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