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Flights from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $1,668 and round-trip from $2,905. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • IAD 6:45 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        PLZ 6:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Sat, Sep 12 | United Airlines
        PLZ 8:00 AM
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:30 AM
        Port Elizabeth - Washington D.C. | Fri, Sep 18 | United Airlines
        $2,905 $3,459
        16% off
        16% off
        $3,459 $2,905
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        PLZ 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        PLZ 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 4:00 PM
        Port Elizabeth - Washington D.C. | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 6:45 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        PLZ 6:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Wed, Oct 7 | United Airlines
        $1,668 $2,277
        27% off
        27% off
        $2,277 $1,668
      • IAD 6:45 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        PLZ 6:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Sat, Sep 12 | United Airlines
        $1,909 $2,277
        16% off
        16% off
        $2,277 $1,909
      • IAD 6:45 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        PLZ 6:25 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Mon, Sep 14 | United Airlines
        $1,912 $2,277
        16% off
        16% off
        $2,277 $1,912
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        PLZ 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Port Elizabeth | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth, including Ethiopian Airlines, United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth

The distance between Washington D.C. and Port Elizabeth is approximately 13,286.51 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price $1,668
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $2,905
Off-season for travel August
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 13,286.51 km
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Port Elizabeth route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth (WAS-PLZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $1,668 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to PLZ on Wed, Oct 7), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $2,905 departing on Sat, Sep 12 and returning on Fri, Sep 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 7, with one-way flights priced at just $1,668.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Port Elizabeth travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth on September 10, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $2,461.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Port Elizabeth: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). Flights from Dulles International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (IAD-PLZ) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Port Elizabeth and Washington D.C. is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Port Elizabeth is $1,830. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.