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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 21 February 2025.

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£657

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£871
3/3-17/3
  • 3/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to Port Elizabeth
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Mon 3/310:00LGW - PLZ
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/310:20PLZ - LGW
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£657
Mon 24/220:30LHR - PLZ
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/319:35PLZ - LHR
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£658
Tue 1/407:50STN - PLZ
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/410:20PLZ - STN
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£820
Mon 26/517:00LCY - PLZ
2 stops21h 05mLufthansa
Mon 9/615:45PLZ - LCY
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£859
Tue 22/417:30LHR - PLZ
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Mon 19/515:45PLZ - LHR
2 stops16h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£860
Tue 1/417:00LCY - PLZ
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/415:45PLZ - LCY
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£874
Mon 3/320:15STN - PLZ
2 stops45h 45mEmirates
Mon 17/312:40PLZ - STN
2 stops49h 25mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£879
Tue 22/414:30LGW - PLZ
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Mon 19/507:00PLZ - LGW
2 stops30h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£892
Mon 3/318:25LHR - PLZ
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 17/312:40PLZ - LHR
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/2£898
Sun 9/313:05LHR - PLZ
2 stops24h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 25/312:40PLZ - LHR
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2£924
Tue 11/309:20LCY - PLZ
2 stops31h 15mKLM
Tue 25/315:45PLZ - LCY
2 stops27h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/2£1,266
Sun 30/319:20LCY - PLZ
2 stops18h 45mSWISS
Fri 11/415:45PLZ - LCY
2 stops18h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£1,322

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Price

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Mon 3/3

10:00-08:00

2 stops20h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 17/3

10:20-05:40

2 stops21h 20m

£657

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

20:15-08:00

2 stops33h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 17/3

15:25-06:35

2 stops41h 10m

£695

LondonPort Elizabeth

STN - PLZ

STNPLZ

London Stansted

Tue 1/4

07:50-19:00

3 stops34h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/4

10:20-23:10

3 stops37h 50m

£820

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Mon 26/5

17:00-15:05

2 stops21h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/6

15:45-08:10

2 stops17h 25m

£859

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

17:30-11:55

2 stops17h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 19/5

15:45-07:40

2 stops16h 55m

£860

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Tue 1/4

17:00-11:55

2 stops17h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/4

15:45-08:10

2 stops17h 25m

£874

LondonPort Elizabeth

STN - PLZ

STNPLZ

London Stansted

Mon 3/3

20:15-20:00

2 stops45h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 17/3

12:40-12:05

2 stops49h 25m

£879

LondonPort Elizabeth

LGW - PLZ

LGWPLZ

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

14:30-20:00

2 stops28h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 19/5

07:00-12:35

2 stops30h 35m

£892

LondonPort Elizabeth

LHR - PLZ

LHRPLZ

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

19:05-11:55

1 stop15h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 19/5

15:45-05:35

1 stop14h 50m

£1,004

LondonPort Elizabeth

LCY - PLZ

LCYPLZ

London City

Sun 30/3

19:20-15:05

2 stops18h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 11/4

15:45-08:45

2 stops18h 00m

£1,322

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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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 29 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 3 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, Lufthansa and SWISS.

British Airways

British Airways

From £1,095

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £793

SWISS

SWISS

From £886

Air France

Air France

From £778

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Port Elizabeth, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 £33, while return flights cost around £44.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A return flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around £120, however they can be found for as little as £56.

  • 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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