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Cheapest round-trip
$175
Typical prices: $152-$227
FlySafair
Sat 9/1Sat 9/8
PLZ - DUR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $71-$114
FlySafair
Sat 2/10
PLZ - DUR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Airlink and FlySafair. Average duration is 1h 20m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 98% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $171 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban (PLZ-DUR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Durban

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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4:05 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 30mnonstop
$175FlySafair
Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29
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4:05 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 30mnonstop
$176FlySafair
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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4:05 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 8:00 amDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
10h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$190FlySafair
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:25 pm - 7:45 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:40 amDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 25mnonstop
$201Airlink
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 15
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8:15 am - 9:35 amPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:45 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 25mnonstop
$201Airlink
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:25 pm - 7:45 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:45 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 25mnonstop
$202Airlink
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
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4:05 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 30mnonstop
$204FlySafair
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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6:25 pm - 7:45 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:45 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
1h 25mnonstop
$209Airlink
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
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4:05 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
1h 20mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 7:35 amDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
10h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$217Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:35 pm - 7:05 amPLZ  Port Elizabeth-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
11h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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8:40 am - 1:00 pmDUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-PLZ Port Elizabeth
4h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$225Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Port Elizabeth to Durban flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban start at $175. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $152 to $227. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $175 on FlySafair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban at $152 round-trip.
  • July ($217) and April ($203) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Port Elizabeth to Durban the cheapest?

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban

 
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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for Port Elizabeth to Durban flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Port Elizabeth to Durban flights?

    Among airlines operating Port Elizabeth to Durban flights:

    • FlySafair: offers free seat selection
    • Airlink: offers free seat selection
    • Hahn Air Systems: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    2 airlines operate flights between Port Elizabeth and Durban. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
    • Airlink
    • FlySafair

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

    Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban usually depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Port Elizabeth to Durban flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $171 round-trip via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), compared to $186 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$59 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

    Connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban most commonly pass through:

    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 96% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) - 4% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Port Elizabeth to Durban route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $172 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $199, a difference of $27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Port Elizabeth to Durban route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Port Elizabeth to Durban spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Durban flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Durban?

    Some of the most popular sights in Durban are Durban International Convention Centre, uShaka Marine World and Golden Mile. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    A nonstop flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban takes 1h 20m, covering 442 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Port Elizabeth to Durban:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 9:35 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 7:45 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 20m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Port Elizabeth to Durban flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $187. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Port Elizabeth to Durban changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $175 to $1,133. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Durban are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

    Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 07m, compared with 11h 24m via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA).

  • What car rental options are available at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR)?

    Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · GREEN MOTION
    · Budget
    · Europcar
    · Woodford
    · Alamo

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

    Round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban range from $152 to $227, with an average of $187 over the past 12 months. Anything below $152 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Port Elizabeth to Durban flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $172 - about $27 less than Saturday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Port Elizabeth to Durban trip for January. Fares historically average $152 round-trip in that month - typically $65 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Airlink is the strongest pick on this route. 98% of Airlink flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 96%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 41 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $171 round-trip on this route - about $14 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Port Elizabeth Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Port Elizabeth to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Tuesday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Wednesday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Thursday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Friday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

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Direct returns

Durban King Shaka Intl to Port Elizabeth

Monday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Tuesday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Wednesday

Airlink,FlySafair

Airlink,FlySafair

Thursday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair

Airlink,Cemair, +1 more

Friday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair

Airlink,Cemair, +1 more

Saturday

FlySafair

FlySafair

Sunday

Airlink,Cemair,FlySafair

Airlink,Cemair, +1 more

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