How to find cheap flights to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Port Elizabeth International Airport is $1,236. A round-trip plane ticket to PLZ right now is $2,342.
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We recommend booking roughly seven months before you plan to depart. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Port Elizabeth, where Port Elizabeth International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Port Elizabeth. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Port Elizabeth International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Port Elizabeth
December is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Port Elizabeth.
To find the cheapest month for flights to PLZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to PLZ. Go then if you're eager to experience Port Elizabeth at its liveliest.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Port Elizabeth are generally cheaper.
Check the weather before you go. January brings the warmest days in Port Elizabeth, with averages of between 18ºC and 26ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 10ºC to 20ºC.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? January is the driest month in Port Elizabeth, averaging three days of rain.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around five days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Port Elizabeth International Airport, these airlines make travelling to Port Elizabeth nice and easy:
Think about booking your PLZ plane ticket with Airlink. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 87% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
PLZ is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Port Elizabeth International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PLZ:
Pick up a car hire in PLZ with leading companies like Europcar, Green Motion and U-Save. Hop in and get ready to explore Port Elizabeth and beyond.
Port Elizabeth International Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Port Elizabeth International Airport is located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Getting to central Port Elizabeth from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The distance from PLZ to central Port Elizabeth is about 16 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to PLZ, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Port Elizabeth has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Port Elizabeth highlights
Put these major attractions on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Port Elizabeth:
Mount Kilimanjaro: The perfect spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
Beyers Naude Garden of Contemplation: You'll discover this park roughly 6 kilometres south-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Port Elizabeth.
King's Beach: Take on this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Port Elizabeth experience.
How to get to Uitenhage from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The nearby city of Uitenhage is about 48 kilometres from PLZ. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 40 minutes.
Travelling from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Kirkwood
Kirkwood is another city that's easy to reach from Port Elizabeth International Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
Reaching it by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in South Africa, starting with East London. Orient Beach, Nahoon Reef and Eastern Beach are must-do's in this city, which is around 241 kilometres north-east of Port Elizabeth.
Uitenhage could easily become your new favourite place in South Africa. You'll find it roughly 32 kilometres north-west of Port Elizabeth. Volkswagen Factory and Museum, Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa and Drostdy museum stand out as key sights.
Make room for one more stop with Queenstown. Roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Port Elizabeth, Walter Everitt Sunken Gardens (Queens Casino), Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery and Lukhanji Retail Park are reasons to visit.
