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

Flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth pass through?

Most connecting flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R19 297 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R36 770, a difference of R17 473. 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.

How long is a flight from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?

A direct flight from Zurich to Port Elizabeth takes 00m, covering 14 819 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 R13 710 to R114 780. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Zurich to Port Elizabeth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 953, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (South Africa Time vs Central European 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 R151 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Avis • Hertz

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

Return flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth range from R19 117 to R25 532, with an average of R22 389 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 117 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich 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 Zurich to Port Elizabeth. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 64% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?

KLM (R15 335) offered the cheapest return ticket from Zurich to Port Elizabeth in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R28 222. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Zurich to Port Elizabeth, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Zurich to Port Elizabeth stopovers at 9h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

R13 710

Typical prices: R19 117-R25 532

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ZRH - PLZ • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

R9 317

Typical prices: R17 900-R26 318

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Thu 15/11

ZRH - PLZ • 3 stops

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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Port Elizabeth

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

11:40 - 18:05ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

29h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Cape Town Intl

15:10 - 20:55PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

30h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

R13 710Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18

20:30 - 18:25ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

20h 55m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Cape Town Intl

7:00 - 6:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

24h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R14 075Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 23

15:00 - 7:35ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

39h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:30 - 12:05PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

47h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 125Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 19

14:55 - 18:25ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

26h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Cape Town Intl

15:45 - 11:00PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

44h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 440Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 18

6:50 - 11:55ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

28h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:45 - 22:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

26h 45m2 stops Cape Town Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 152Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 18

6:50 - 11:55ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

28h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:45 - 22:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

26h 45m2 stops Cape Town Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 169Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 17

6:50 - 11:55ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

28h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:45 - 13:35PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

22h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 335KLM

3+ days ago

Sat, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 25

15:00 - 13:00ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

21h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:05 - 12:05PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

43h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 467Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Tue, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 7

6:50 - 11:55ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

28h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:35 - 10:00PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

20h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 965Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18

15:10 - 13:00ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

20h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:25 - 13:40PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

23h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R16 048Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Zurich to Port Elizabeth

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 20:00ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

22h 30m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:20 - 7:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

22h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

R13 312Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 20:00ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

22h 30m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:20 - 7:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

22h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

R14 290Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

20:30 - 18:25ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

20h 55m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Cape Town Intl

8:05 - 6:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R14 672Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 7:35ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

34h 05m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:25 - 6:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

40h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R15 666Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

17:30 - 11:55ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

41h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:45 - 16:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

26h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 816KLM

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

20:30 - 20:00ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

22h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cape Town Intl

8:00 - 6:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

23h 45m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 097Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

20:30 - 7:35ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

34h 05m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:35 - 6:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

42h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R16 562Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

20:30 - 7:35ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

34h 05m3 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:05 - 7:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

38h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa

R17 672Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

14:55 - 18:25ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

26h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Cape Town Intl

15:45 - 16:45PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

26h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 705Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16

22:30 - 7:35ZRH Zurich-PLZ Port Elizabeth

32h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:05 - 6:10PLZ Port Elizabeth-ZRH Zurich

23h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 425South African

3+ days ago

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich 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 Zurich to Port Elizabeth. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 64% higher.

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How long is a flight from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?
A direct flight from Zurich to Port Elizabeth takes 00m, covering 14 819 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich 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 Zurich to Port Elizabeth flight?
Return flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth range from R19 117 to R25 532, with an average of R22 389 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 117 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Zurich 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 R13 710 to R114 780. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Zurich to Port Elizabeth looking right now?
One-way fares from Zurich to Port Elizabeth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 953, which is 32% 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 R151 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?
Flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth pass through?
Most connecting flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Zurich to Port Elizabeth. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R19 297 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R36 770, a difference of R17 473.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (South Africa Time vs Central European 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 Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average R19 297, about R17 473 less than Friday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zurich to Port Elizabeth trip for April. Fares historically average R16 512 return in that month – typically R20 258 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
• The Kelway Hotel
• Bishops Lodge

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