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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Elizabeth from $2,172

MEL — PLZ
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth

Tue 27/1017:10 -
2 stops28h 50m
Tue 3/1112:40 -
2 stops49h 40m
Deal found 22/10$2,172
Mon 30/1122:30 -
2 stops30h 40m
Thu 17/1214:30 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 25/10$3,014
Mon 30/1123:40 -
3 stops51h 05m
Thu 17/1208:15 -
3 stops36h 30m
Deal found 25/10$6,708

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$3,014
30/11-17/12
  • 30/11-17/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Port Elizabeth
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MEL Melbourne - PLZ Port Elizabeth

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Melbourne

Mon 30/11

22:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 17/12

14:30-06:25

2 stops30h 55m

$3,014

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Reviews of airlines servicing Port Elizabeth

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with South African and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Port Elizabeth to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,118 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Port Elizabeth from Melbourne?

    Located just 2.8 km from the city centre, Port Elizabeth is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Port Elizabeth from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Port Elizabeth round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Port Elizabeth is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,553 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,540.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Port Elizabeth

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South AfricanCheapest$1,553Average$2,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,540Average$2,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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