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PLZELSFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareR4,425Cemair
Fastest6h 15mgate to gate
Options found44flights on this route
Find your flightPLZ → ELS
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cemair
5Z-6021
18:05
2026-10-30
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
21H :10 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 18h 00m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
15:15
2026-10-31
East London (ELS)East London
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,642
Flight DetailsPLZ to ELS - 21H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cemair
5Z-6021
18:05
2026-10-30
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
23H :55 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 20h 45m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
18:00
2026-10-31
East London (ELS)East London
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,642
Flight DetailsPLZ to ELS - 23H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
FlySafair
FA-633
10:20
2026-10-30
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
22H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 19h 20m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
08:55
2026-10-31
East London (ELS)East London
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R5,647
Flight DetailsPLZ to ELS - 22H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR4,425Cemair18:20
Earliest departureR5,533FlySafair08:35
Shortest durationR5,875FlySafair10:20
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
R5,533FlySafair at 08:35Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R5,394Cemair at 13:30Evening
18:00-23:59
R4,425Cemair at 18:20
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.9849014282
Longitude: 25.6173000336
East London (ELS)
East London
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.0355987549
Longitude: 27.825899124099998
Distance: Port Elizabeth (PLZ), South Africa to East London (ELS), South Africa - 230.36 km
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How to travel Port Elizabeth to East London
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹25,796Longer, includes a stop44 options
Air distance is about 230 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 2 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to East London
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FL
FlySafair Flights
from R5,34233 flights
Fares from
R5,342
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
33 in the list above
CE
Cemair Flights
from R4,42511 flights
Fares from
R4,425
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
6h 15m · FlySafair
First departure of the day
08:35 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day
20:35 · FlySafair
Flight options found
44
Airport codes
Port Elizabeth–PLZ, East London–ELS
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 44 flight options. The first flight leaves around 08:35 and the last around 20:35. The fastest flight takes about 6h 15m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from R4,425, Afternoon from R5,394, Morning from R5,533. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Port Elizabeth to East London flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Port Elizabeth to East London dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at R4,425. This can change from week to week.
How far is Port Elizabeth from East London by air?
The direct air distance between Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and East London (ELS) is about 230 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from PLZ to ELS?
Not on the dates shown here. Every Port Elizabeth to East London option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Which airlines fly Port Elizabeth to East London?
FlySafair and Cemair are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to East London?
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 6h 15m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
What is the baggage allowance on Port Elizabeth to East London flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 21 KG and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Port Elizabeth to East London flight fare?
The lowest Port Elizabeth to East London fare on this page is R4,425. Fares on the same dates run up to R6,313, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Port Elizabeth to East London flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 08:35 and the last around 20:35, local time at Port Elizabeth. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 230.36 km.
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Lowest Port Elizabeth to East London airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
R4,425
30/10/2026
Cemair
18:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R4,336
07/11/2026
Cemair
18:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R4,203
06/01/2027
Cemair
18:20
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Port Elizabeth to East London Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Port Elizabeth and East London is about 230 KM. In these results, journey times range from 6h 15m to 27h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Port Elizabeth to East London Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 44 flight options. The first departure from Port Elizabeth is at 08:35 and the last is at 20:35. Flights leave from Port Elizabeth and land at East London.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Port Elizabeth to East London
Aerial Distance
230 KM
Flight Duration
6h 15m - 27h
Airport Codes
Port Elizabeth - PLZ, East London - ELS
Total Flights Available
44 flights0 direct44 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 08:35
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:35
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
6 flights0 direct6 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
3 flights0 direct3 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
PLZ: Port Elizabeth airport. Airport access in Port Elizabeth depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
ELS: East London airport. Airport access in East London depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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