Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban King Shaka International

Travelling from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know

• The average duration of a direct flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.

• Port Elizabeth and Durban follow the same timezone, UTC+2.

• There are 17 Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flights each week.

• For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PLZ to DUR flight.

• You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

• You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. When you're ready to start your Durban adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of South Africa:

  • Airlink

  • FlySafair

  • CemAir

• Airlink is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

• With a dependable 97.89% of services arriving as planned, Airlink has the best on-time performance for PLZ to DUR flights.

• Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. Many passengers pass through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport when flying between PLZ and DUR.

How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• Right now, R 1,057 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,020. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

• It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PLZ to DUR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

• Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

• You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PLZ to DUR.

• Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

• 79% of flights leaving from Port Elizabeth Airport land at their destination on time.

• Port Elizabeth Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Port Elizabeth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

• Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PLZ:

  • A&A Guesthouse

  • Paxton Hotel

  • Monument Western Guesthouse

Arriving at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• Book a hotel close to DUR if you're catching a late Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • 6 Dolphin Views La Mercy Beachfront

  • Eden Rose Manor B&B

  • Villa La Mercy Chalet No Load Shedding or Water Outages

• Travel at your own pace with a Durban King Shaka International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and see more of Durban and beyond.

• Booking your ride from Durban King Shaka International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• The quietest month for a flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Durban based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

• The warmest month in Durban is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

• Look for cheap tickets from PLZ to DUR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

• Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Durban. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.

• Benoni is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. No journey is complete without a visit to Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy.