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The travel time to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in the eastern cape of South Africa will vary depending on your point of embarkation. For example, flights to Port Elizabeth, South Africa from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia will last about 25 hours, with connections at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia and again at Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) in South Africa. If you’re departing from the Midwest, you can find flights to Port Elizabeth International Airport from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois, which last about 30 hours 30 minutes, with connections at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar and again at Johannesburg (JNB). Port Elizabeth flight deals are also available for departures from the west coast, such as from Seattle International Airport (SEA) in Washington, which offers flights to Port Elizabeth lasting about 31 hours, with connections in Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB).

There aren’t any nonstop flights to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Port Elizabeth (PLZ) from the United States. You can still find many flights South Africa by departing from various other cities, such as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas, which offers flights lasting about 30 hours 30 minutes with connections in Qatar (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB), or from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California, where you can find flights to Port Elizabeth lasting just under 32 hours with connections in Frankfurt Am Main International Airport (FRA) in Germany and Johannesburg (JNB).

Visitors planning their vacations to Port Elizabeth should book their flights for January or February if they are planning on visiting Summerstrand Beach.

Prices for flights to Port Elizabeth Airport are updated daily.

As of September 2023, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Port Elizabeth Airport.

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Port Elizabeth Airport.

The required travel and health documents for your Port Elizabeth Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Citizens of the United States do not need a visa to enter South Africa, but a passport valid for at least 30 days after the date of entry into the country is required. Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is necessary only if travel to the country includes passing through World Health Organization-designated yellow fever countries.

No visit to Port Elizabeth would be complete without experiencing the wild natural beauty of Africa, so you’ll want to be sure to explore the Kragga Kamma Game Park and perhaps the Shamwari Private Game Reserve while you’re in town. Looking for an escape from the outside heat? Then perhaps a day of shopping at the Baywest Mall or an hour or two exploring the South African Air Force Museum would be just right for you. The whole family will enjoy a day at the Splash Waterworld Super Tubes or soaking up the sun at Hobbie Beach, and couples will love a guided tour and tasting at the Theescombe Estate Wine Farm.

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