Flights to Port Elizabeth: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

13099 km

Distance

Weather now

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+81°F

Few clouds

Airports

PLZ

32km

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December

2025

Flight prices to Port Elizabeth

Typically the return flight to Port Elizabeth costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Port Elizabeth?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Port Elizabeth flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Port Elizabeth an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Port Elizabeth with other routes:

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Direct flights to Port Elizabeth

We could not found any direct flights to Port Elizabeth from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).

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Airports in Port Elizabeth and New York

Port Elizabeth has 1 airport and New York has 5 airports.

Port Elizabeth

New York

Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

32 km from Port Elizabeth city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Port Elizabeth is better?

The closest airport to Port Elizabeth city center is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) with 32 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), trip will take 5 min.

Things to do in Port Elizabeth

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Port Elizabeth:

206 reviews

Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris

21 reviews

Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Addo Elephant Full Day Safari &"Braai"Lunch(BBQ)

Nature and Wildlife • Ports of Call Tours • Likely to Sell Out • Bird Watching • Wildlife Watching

65 reviews

Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari.

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Half-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris

3 reviews

Schotia Game Reserve Tour with Port Pickup, Next to Addo Park

Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Ports of Call Tours

550 reviews

Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

Half-day Tours • Safaris • Catamaran Cruises • Water Tours

78 reviews

Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Ports of Call Tours

167 reviews

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Private and Luxury • Sustainable Tours

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Planning a trip to Port Elizabeth? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Port Elizabeth looks currently:

Thu, 04 December

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+81°F

Few clouds

7 m/s

33 %

Fri, 05 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

45 %

Sat, 06 December

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+72°F

Rain

6 m/s

56 %

Sun, 07 December

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+77°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

42 %

Mon, 08 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

46 %

Tue, 09 December

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+81°F

Rain

8 m/s

42 %

Wed, 10 December

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+68°F

Rain

7 m/s

55 %

Thu, 11 December

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+84°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

38 %

Fri, 12 December

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+72°F

Rain

7 m/s

66 %

Sat, 13 December

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+70°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

63 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

38 %

Mon, 15 December

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+86°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

28 %

Tue, 16 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

43 %

Wed, 17 December

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+72°F

Rain

6 m/s

53 %

Thu, 18 December

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+82°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

36 %

Fri, 19 December

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+82°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

44 %

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FAQ

Flying to Port Elizabeth? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Port Elizabeth has?

There are 1 of airport in Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth International Airport. The closest one is Port Elizabeth International Airport which is 32 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Port Elizabeth?

A passenger flying direct to Port Elizabeth will travel around 13099 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Port Elizabeth?

You should expect a flight time around NaN if you are flying from New York.

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What’s the weather like in Port Elizabeth?

On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Few clouds and +81°F in Port Elizabeth.

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Are there any direct flights to Port Elizabeth?

No, there are no direct flights to Port Elizabeth if you are flying from New York.

Port Elizabeth guide

Port Elizabeth themes

This is what Port Elizabeth is known for:

Surfing

Location

Port Elizabeth is located in South Africa, 13099 km away from New York:

Port Elizabeth time zone

Port Elizabeth jest o 7 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 11:54

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11:54 (EST -5)

Time in Port Elizabeth right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 5.86 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1706.15 South African Rand.

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R100 = $5.86

Exchange rate

Visa to South Africa

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Africa

Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

Afrikaans, English, Ndebele

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Port Elizabeth and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Port Elizabeth generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Port Elizabeth pros and cons

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