Cheap Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Compare London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Port Elizabeth

Book the best Port Elizabeth fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £553. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth flights are currently cheapest in May.

London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Port Elizabeth.

London to Port Elizabeth: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£257
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth is £528. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth. But we found flights with one or more stops from £528.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Port Elizabeth is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Port Elizabeth Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Elizabeth but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Port Elizabeth.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know

  • Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to PLZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • 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 London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. Many passengers pass through Cape Town International Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight is £257. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £528. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to PLZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to PLZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

  • Reserve a hotel near PLZ if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Port Elizabeth International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Port Elizabeth's usual tourist stops.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Port Elizabeth International Airport about two weeks in advance.

Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth

  • From Port Elizabeth International Airport, Port Elizabeth is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Port Elizabeth. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PLZ in July. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've seen Port Elizabeth, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 140 miles north-east to East London to tick off its top attractions. From East London Museum to Eastern Beach and Nahoon Beach, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in South Africa, head for Uitenhage, roughly 15 miles north-west of Port Elizabeth. Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park, Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Basuto Gun War Memorial | Uitenhage are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.