Flights from Belfast to Port Elizabeth

Cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Port Elizabeth

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 6,399 mi
Belfast airports
Belfast International Airport (BFS)How far from city centre: 13 mi
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Port Elizabeth airports
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Belfast to Port Elizabeth flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Belfast to Port Elizabeth (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Belfast to Port Elizabeth takes roughly 14 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Belfast–Port Elizabeth route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Belfast International Airport (BFS)
  • Arrival airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

The weather in Port Elizabeth

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Port Elizabeth, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 26ºC
  • Lows: down to 8ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Belfast to Port Elizabeth

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Belfast to Port Elizabeth:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Port Elizabeth. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Belfast to Port Elizabeth

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Belfast to Port Elizabeth?
When you fly from Belfast to Port Elizabeth the average price is £1233. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Belfast to Port Elizabeth at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Belfast to Port Elizabeth. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Belfast to Port Elizabeth?
The most popular months to book a flight from Belfast to Port Elizabeth are January, December and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Belfast to Port Elizabeth?
The best time of the year to go to Port Elizabeth when flying from Belfast depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Port Elizabeth from Belfast in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, April and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Belfast - Port Elizabeth.
How long does the flight take to go from Belfast to Port Elizabeth?
The total flight time between Belfast and Port Elizabeth is of around 23 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,399.44 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Port Elizabeth compared to Belfast?
While in Belfast temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Port Elizabeth can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Port Elizabeth, compared to the 5º ºC average in Belfast.

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