Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,473 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,820, a difference of $347. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?

Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth is 6 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include: · Europcar · Budget · GREEN MOTION · Hertz · Avis

$1,571 CHEAP FLIGHTS from New York to Port Elizabeth (JFK - PLZ)

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$1,571

Typical prices: $1,473-$1,820

Multiple Airlines

Sat 1/13Sat 2/24

JFK - PLZ • 2 stops

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Port Elizabeth!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from New York to Port Elizabeth (JFK-PLZ)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Port Elizabeth

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 24

10:30 am - 1:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

43h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:35 am - 8:10 amPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,571Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 24

10:40 am - 1:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

43h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

1:30 pm - 6:55 pmPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,694Emirates

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 24

10:20 pm - 5:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

36h 15m3 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

1:30 pm - 6:55 pmPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,694Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

10:40 am - 8:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

26h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

3:45 pm - 6:55 pmPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,694Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

10:40 am - 8:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

26h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:05 am - 8:15 amPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$1,694Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

11:00 pm - 3:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth

33h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 8:15 amPLZ Port Elizabeth-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$1,694Emirates

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth with more confidence.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Emirates ($1,693) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth in the last 5 days.

Find deals

Cheapest flight	$1,571

Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth

When to book flights from New York to Port Elizabeth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Port Elizabeth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,473 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,820, a difference of $347. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?
Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,571 to $1,857. That means the highest observed fare was about 18% higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 6 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Budget
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Avis

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,473 - about $347 less than Sunday (19% savings) 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.
- Bishops Lodge
- Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport
- Sir Roys At The Sea

Everything you need to know for your flight from New York to Port Elizabeth

Airports

Cabin class

Complete your trip

Direct Flights

Flights to other cities

Origins

Other airports

Information on your arrival and departure airports

New York (JFK)

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

JFK - PLZ

$1,571 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Port Elizabeth - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from New York to Port Elizabeth (JFK-PLZ)

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Port Elizabeth

Recent one-way flight deals from New York to Port Elizabeth

Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth flights

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth flights

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from New York to Port Elizabeth

Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Port Elizabeth flights

Everything you need to know for your flight from New York to Port Elizabeth

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to Port Elizabeth

Complete your trip to Port Elizabeth with a hotel stay or car rental

Find direct flights to and from New York and Port Elizabeth

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to Port Elizabeth

Choose which airport to fly into in New York