Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

eDreams brings together every option for your trip to Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in a single search. Browse airlines, flight times, layovers and prices side by side, and use the departure time or duration filters to zero in on the flight that works for you.

Most flights to Port Elizabeth arrive at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), the city's main airport.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Port Elizabeth booked through eDreams was £43. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Port Elizabeth, Fly Safair is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Port Elizabeth comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Port Elizabeth, temperatures typically reach around 25ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 9ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 26ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 8ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: February
• Coldest month: July
• Driest month: February
• Wettest month: August

Fly Safair runs non-stop flights to Port Elizabeth, departing from the following cities:

• Cape Town flown by Fly Safair
• Johannesburg flown by Fly Safair
• Durban flown by Fly Safair

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Port Elizabeth via Lufthansa, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by Lufthansa
• London flown by Swiss International Air Lines
• London flown by South African Airways

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Port Elizabeth:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Port Elizabeth can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for South Africa and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.