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Sat 30 Jan - Sun 7 Feb
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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from London 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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Flight Duration28 h and 50 mFlights between London and Port Elizabeth take, on average, 28 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£469Cheapest price for a flight between London and Port Elizabeth found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Port Elizabeth
Destination airportPort Elizabeth International AirportFor the route from London to Port Elizabeth
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Port Elizabeth
One-way average Price£964The average price for a flight London - Port Elizabeth at Opodo is £964, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth when departing from London
Airlines that fly from London to Port Elizabeth
British Airways
British Airways
170£
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
515£
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
556£
South African Airways
South African Airways
559£
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 22.11 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on Tue 10/11
Distance: 6,108 mi
London airports
Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi
London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi
Port Elizabeth airports
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your London to Port Elizabeth flight

Search direct and connecting flights from London 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.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £469, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from London to Port Elizabeth takes roughly 17 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the London–Port Elizabeth route

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

  • Departure airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • 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 London to Port Elizabeth

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Port Elizabeth?
When you fly from London to Port Elizabeth the average price is £964. 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 London to Port Elizabeth at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Port Elizabeth is 469 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Port Elizabeth?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Port Elizabeth are October, November and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Port Elizabeth?
The best time of the year to go to Port Elizabeth when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Port Elizabeth from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Port Elizabeth.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Port Elizabeth?
The total flight time between London and Port Elizabeth is of around 28 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,107.98 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between London and Port Elizabeth?
The main airport route flying between London and Port Elizabeth is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth International Airport(PLZ). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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