Are most flights from Port Elizabeth long-haul or short-haul?

In the trailing 90 days, the majority of flights from Port Elizabeth have historically been categorized as medium-haul, accounting for 54% of all routes. Short-haul flights represent 20% of the routes, while long-haul flights make up 26%. This indicates that while there is a significant portion of longer international routes, medium-distance journeys are the most common.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Port Elizabeth by country?

Historically, the cheapest international destinations from Port Elizabeth by country include Zimbabwe, with Harare showing a median price of $244. Namibia is another affordable option, with Windhoek typically priced at a median of $292. Mozambique, represented by Maputo, has a median price of $303, and Manzini in Swaziland averages $354. For comparison, Johannesburg in South Africa has a median price of $96.

When are flights from Port Elizabeth at their lowest price?

Historically, flights from Port Elizabeth are typically at their lowest price in September, with an average price of $291. This represents a significant saving of 52% compared to the annual median average price of $604. August is also a cost-effective month for travel, with an average price of $337, making it the second cheapest month across the trailing quarter.

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PLZ
Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-08-25
76% AI deal score
$87
$46
One-way
PLZ
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-08-27
76% AI deal score
$120
$48
One-way
PLZ
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-09-07
76% AI deal score
$96
$51
One-way
PLZ
Durban
South Africa • 2026-11-11
42% AI deal score
$76
$76
One-way
PLZ
Bloemfontein
South Africa • 2026-08-31
73% AI deal score
$162
$95
One-way
PLZ
George
South Africa • 2026-11-07
45% AI deal score
$140
$114
One-way
PLZ
Nelspruit
South Africa • 2027-01-16
66% AI deal score
$144
$115
One-way
PLZ
East London
South Africa • 2026-10-11
41% AI deal score
$140
$134
One-way
PLZ
Harare
Zimbabwe • 2026-08-24
82% AI deal score
$393
$156
One-way
PLZ
Kimberley, Northern Cape
South Africa • 2026-09-10
43% AI deal score
$160
$156
One-way

Flights from Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth

Right now, the cheapest fares from Port Elizabeth start at $85 for a roundtrip flight to Cape Town, South Africa. You can also find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, South Africa, with fares beginning at $92. Another economical option is Durban, South Africa, where prices recently started from $162.

The route mix from Port Elizabeth shows that 54% of recent flights are medium-haul, while 26% are long-haul international trips. Short-haul routes make up the remaining 20% of the flight options available.

Travelers flying from Port Elizabeth have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares indicating flights to 60 unique cities across 30 different countries. The majority of recent fares, 59%, are for destinations within South Africa, including cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg. Additionally, Namibia accounts for 13% of recent fares, and Zimbabwe represents 10% of the available routes.

When looking for direct flights from Port Elizabeth, you'll find that only 18.8% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from Port Elizabeth.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently available destinations from Port Elizabeth include Cape Town, South Africa, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Another popular route during this period was to London, United Kingdom, appearing often in recent fare observations.

Most popular airlines from Port Elizabeth

South African Airways

Comair

Safair

Airlink

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth soon

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cairo

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cairo (CAI)

South African Airways

$1,007

$647

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Boston

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Boston (BOS)

United Airlines

$2,005

$1,002

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Mahé

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Mahé (SEZ)

Safair

$837

$572

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Orlando

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Orlando (MCO)

Emirates Airlines

$2,005

$1,735

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Zanzibar

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Safair

$773

$614

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - São Paulo

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - São Paulo (GRU)

South African Airways

$982

$882

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Port Elizabeth

Rome

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$728

Boston

TOP

United States • Aug 2026

from

$1,002

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$1,157

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Sep 2026

from

$784

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Nov 2026

from

$796

Milan

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$801

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Port Elizabeth

-45%

PLZ - Tokyo

$2,111 → $1,157

-48%

PLZ - Boston

$1,945 → $1,002

-42%

PLZ - Atlanta

$1,875 → $1,088

-49%

PLZ - Vilnius

$1,539 → $778

Popular Airports from Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Fri - Sat

The cheapest flights from PLZ depart on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with fares as low as $35.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$43 direct / ~$85 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from PLZ are to destinations within South Africa, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, South African Airways, Airlink

Domestic and regional carriers offer the most flight options from Port Elizabeth.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from PLZ.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from Port Elizabeth tend to be cheaper in May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Cape Town

Flights from Gqeberha to Cape Town are as low as 43 USD.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient domestic connections within South Africa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$89

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London is a practical regional alternative, serving similar domestic routes within the Eastern Cape.

📍 ~227 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

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New York

United States • Nov 2026

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Booking Flights from Port Elizabeth: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Port Elizabeth have median prices under $250. For example, Johannesburg typically has a median price of $96. Other affordable options include Nelspruit at a median of $177 and George at a median of $182. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Richards Bay ($184) and Polokwane, Limpopo ($186) also fall within this price range.

In the trailing 90 days, Port Elizabeth has historically been connected to 60 unique cities across 30 different countries. The majority of these connections are within South Africa, accounting for 59% of the distribution. Namibia and Zimbabwe also represent significant shares, at 13% and 10% respectively, indicating a broad regional network.

Historically, the top flight destinations from Port Elizabeth include prominent cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, both located within South Africa. These destinations consistently show high availability. London in the United Kingdom also ranks among the most frequently served destinations from Port Elizabeth, indicating a mix of regional and international popularity across the trailing 90 days.

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