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Flights to Port Elizabeth in 2026

Cheapest flights to Port Elizabeth

Wed 9/304:25 pm -
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Wed 10/78:00 am -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 8/16$1,426
Thu 9/106:20 pm -
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Thu 9/177:00 am -
2 stops38h 10m
Deal found 8/19$1,543
Sat 11/289:00 pm -
2 stops33h 55m
Mon 12/78:35 am -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 8/17$1,567
Sun 8/301:20 am -
2 stops34h 15m
Mon 9/712:40 pm -
2 stops50h 20m
Deal found 8/16$1,568
Wed 8/191:20 am -
2 stops35h 25m
Sun 8/238:40 am -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 8/16$1,602

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Thu 9/10

6:20 pm-11:55 am

3 stops35h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,543

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Sat 11/28

9:00 pm-1:55 pm

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Port Elizabeth

Mon 12/7

8:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,567

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Sun 8/30

1:20 am-5:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/7

12:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops50h 20m

$1,568

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

11:20 am-7:40 am

3 stops38h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 10/7

8:15 am-9:00 am

3 stops30h 45m

$1,652

New YorkPort Elizabeth

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

11:15 am-5:35 pm

2 stops48h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 9/24

3:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops52h 50m

$1,693
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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 11/5

3:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$1,693

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

10:20 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops36h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 12/7

7:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops42h 55m

$1,743
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New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

1:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$819

New YorkPort Elizabeth

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Fri 10/16

4:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,820

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  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Port Elizabeth flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Ovago to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Port Elizabeth flight deals on Cheapflights and Ovago. This is based on searches made for Port Elizabeth flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Ovago is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Port Elizabeth flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Ovago has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Port Elizabeth. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Elizabeth

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?

On average, a flight from New York to Port Elizabeth takes 26 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Port Elizabeth from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Port Elizabeth by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Elizabeth ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Port Elizabeth 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

FAQs about flying to Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, South Africa climate

Pretty much perfect, summer temperatures in Port Elizabeth range from 140 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures hover between 104 and 158 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.

Best Time to Fly to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

There’s no bad time to visit Port Elizabeth. 

Peak Season: 

High season is December and January. Another peak time is April, when the Splash Festival takes place. It’s a four-day festival popular with families and watersports enthusiasts. 

Off Season: 

May to August is, in general, low season in Port Elizabeth, however, this is when travelers, escaping very high summer temperatures back home, will visit the city.

Getting around Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Travel Information

  • St Croix Island, 12 miles 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 26 and 49 feet. 
  • 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.

Just two miles (3km) from the central business district, Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is sometimes called the “10-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 center, 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?

    Booking a flight to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is your only option if you intend on flying to Port Elizabeth. It is only a 1.7 mi journey from Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Elizabeth if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Qatar Airways 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 $35, while round-trip flights cost around $59.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Port Elizabeth?

    A round-trip flight to Port Elizabeth will typically cost around $133, however they can be found for as little as $59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Port Elizabeth depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Elizabeth, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Port Elizabeth have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Port Elizabeth can take advantage of the rental car 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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