Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

Flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R23 775 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R30 022, a difference of R6 247. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?

Some of the most popular sights in Port Elizabeth are Summerstrand Beach, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, and Humewood Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Auckland to Port Elizabeth changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R22 031 to R50 161. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Auckland to Port Elizabeth looking right now?

One-way fares from Auckland to Port Elizabeth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R15 444, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth is 11 hours behind Auckland (South Africa Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R150 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Budget • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Port Elizabeth flight?

Return flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth range from R23 972 to R28 991, with an average of R25 598 over the past 12 months. Anything below R23 972 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth at R22 080 return. •July (R36 801) and April (R31 451) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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R22 031

Typical prices: R23 972-R28 991

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Typical prices: R16 324-R18 370

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Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 22

14:30 - 13:00AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

33h 30m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:05 - 6:05PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

R22 031Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Mar 20

14:30 - 13:00AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

33h 30m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:30 - 6:05PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

R22 612Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 15

14:30 - 13:00AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

33h 30m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:30 - 6:05PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

R22 811Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 24

13:15 - 13:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

35h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

19:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R22 978Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 15

13:15 - 13:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

35h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

8:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 194Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Sat, Mar 20

13:15 - 13:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

35h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

8:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 443Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 24

13:15 - 20:00AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

41h 45m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 592Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Mar 19

13:15 - 13:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

35h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

19:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 659Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 16

13:15 - 11:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

33h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:35 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 825Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 16

13:15 - 13:55AKL Auckland Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

35h 40m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

7:00 - 6:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-AKL Auckland Intl

60h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R23 858Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth at R22 080 return.
•July (R36 801) and April (R31 451) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth.
Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Port Elizabeth flight?
Return flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth range from R23 972 to R28 991, with an average of R25 598 over the past 12 months. Anything below R23 972 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Auckland to Port Elizabeth changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R22 031 to R50 161. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Auckland to Port Elizabeth looking right now?
One-way fares from Auckland to Port Elizabeth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R15 444, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R150 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?
Flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Auckland to Port Elizabeth. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R23 775 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R30 022, a difference of R6 247.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 11 hours behind Auckland (South Africa Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?
Some of the most popular sights in Port Elizabeth are Summerstrand Beach, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, and Humewood Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R23 775, about R6 247 less than Saturday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Port Elizabeth trip for February. Fares historically average R22 080 return in that month – typically R14 720 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Port Elizabeth Airport.

• The Paxton Hotel
• Steps Guest House
• The Kelway Hotel

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