How to find cheap flights to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
Right now, R 679 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to PLZ for R 1,465.
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To get cheap tickets to Port Elizabeth, where Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is located, book seven months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Port Elizabeth by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Port Elizabeth, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Port Elizabeth
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Port Elizabeth is usually December.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PLZ.
If you'd love to experience Port Elizabeth at its busiest, book your flights to PLZ for January. Holidaying during peak seasons usually means more to do and see compared to other times.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Port Elizabeth are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF), January is when Port Elizabeth is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
With three days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Port Elizabeth.
February has the wettest weather. You can expect around four days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Port Elizabeth nice and easy:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your PLZ plane ticket with Airlink. Up to 87% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
PLZ is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to PLZ:
Flights out of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport land as scheduled 79% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Getting to central Port Elizabeth from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
PLZ is about 6 kilometres from central Port Elizabeth.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to PLZ.
Expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Port Elizabeth, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Port Elizabeth highlights
These top attractions should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Port Elizabeth:
Mount Kilimanjaro: An impressive preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 11 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Brighton Beach: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres northeast of the heart of Port Elizabeth.
How to get to Uitenhage from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
Heading for the nearby city of Uitenhage? It's about 48 kilometres from PLZ. Give yourself around 40 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to Kruisfontein
Kruisfontein is another city that you can easily get to from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. It's about 80 kilometres away.
The drive time to Kruisfontein is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
Up for more exploring? East London will add more excitement to your journey through South Africa. It's around 241 kilometres northeast of Port Elizabeth and features Orient Beach, Nahoon Reef and Eastern Beach.
Uitenhage fits right into any adventure through South Africa. You'll find it roughly 32 kilometres northwest of Port Elizabeth. Volkswagen Factory and Museum, Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa and Drostdy museum are high on many visitors' lists.
