How many flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 65.3% of flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route.

What's the flight time from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

The typical direct flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth has a median duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 711 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median flight time of 5 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey when flying directly between these two cities.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

Historically, good prices on flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth have been frequent. Travelers typically find competitive fares for this route. This suggests that deals are regularly available across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-22
DUR - Port Elizabeth
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Durban to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

A typical journey from Durban to Port Elizabeth takes about 1h 25m, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 5h 30m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1h 25m. This route is classified as a short-haul journey, covering a distance of 711 kilometers.

When considering cheap flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $107–$174, with a median of $116. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price changes.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth, February and January are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $100. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $107. These months present the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 65.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover. This mix means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single connection.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $88 - $267

Prices for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth is between $88 and $267. The current lowest deal is $160 with Safair for travel from Jan 16-Jan 27.

now $160

Low $88

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Gqeberha is January, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $187. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $100

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $187

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$149

$160

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$296

$226

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$265

$230

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$248

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$283

$329

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$265

$269

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$300 → $195

35%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$296 → $227

23%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$265 → $231

13%

8 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 29

$252 → $222

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Durban - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Port Elizabeth are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in February, January, and October

Historically, the cheapest flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are in February, January, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights to Port Elizabeth typically take 1 hour 25 minutes, with connecting flights averaging 5 hours 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 65.3% of flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair offers direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is ideal for direct access to Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London (ELS) can be a useful alternative arrival airport, serving similar domestic routes to major South African hubs.

📍 ~230 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car, but requires a 3-4 hour drive via the N2).

💸 Flights from ~$133

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From DUR

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,427

$1,183

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,597

$1,274

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,552

$1,274

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Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,757

$1,400

Save $357

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From DUR

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Sep 26

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,396

$1,235

Save $161

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Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,459

$1,275

Save $184

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Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,454

$1,275

Save $179

South African Airways

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Sep 23

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,426

$1,275

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Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,487

$1,336

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South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,495

$1,336

Save $159

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Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,497

$1,336

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South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,487

$1,336

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South African Airways

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Historically, booking flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth 60 or more days in advance has typically yielded the lowest prices, with an average fare of $106. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $112, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure were significantly higher, averaging $161 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth was considered to be $107 or less. The median price for this route was $116. Fares typically started to increase significantly above the $116 mark, with 75% of prices observed being $174 or less.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth, both with a median price of $100. October also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $107. The annual median price for this route was $116, indicating that these months typically provide better value for travelers.

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Durban to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $88 - $267

Prices for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth is between $88 and $267. The current lowest deal is $160 with Safair for travel from Jan 16-Jan 27.

now $160

Low $88

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

January

Cheapest

Flights from $100

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $187

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$149

$160

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$296

$226

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$265

$230

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$248

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$283

$329

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Port Elizabeth

Durban (DUR) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$265

$269

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$300 → $195

35%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$296 → $227

23%

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$265 → $231

13%

8 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 29

$252 → $222

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Durban - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Port Elizabeth are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in February, January, and October

Historically, the cheapest flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are in February, January, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights to Port Elizabeth typically take 1 hour 25 minutes, with connecting flights averaging 5 hours 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 65.3% of flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair offers direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is ideal for direct access to Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London (ELS) can be a useful alternative arrival airport, serving similar domestic routes to major South African hubs.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,487

$1,336

Save $151

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Cheap Flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Today’s best flight deals from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Durban to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Durban to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Durban - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in February, January, and October

Direct flights average 1h 25m

65.3% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

How many flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

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More routes from Durban

Flights to Port Elizabeth from other cities

Durban to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Durban to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth

Durban - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in February, January, and October

Direct flights average 1h 25m

65.3% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 19

Sep 26

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 19

Sep 19

Sep 19

Sep 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Port Elizabeth?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth?