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Flights from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth

There are no direct flights from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth. The easiest way is one stop via Durban or Johannesburg, about 3h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 58m
BFNPLZDUR

Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth at a glance

Fastest journey3h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Durban or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BFN Durban (DUR) PLZ
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 58m
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BFN Johannesburg (JNB) PLZ
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 07m
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BFN Cape Town (CPT) PLZ
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair · Leg 2: Airlink, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
545 km338 miles
Journey time
3h 58mestimate
Time difference
NonePort Elizabeth vs Bloemfontein
Currency in Port Elizabeth
ZAR
Airports
BFN → PLZ

Flights from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 545 km.
Where do you change planes between Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth?
The best connecting points are Durban (DUR), Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). Airlink flies both legs via Durban, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth?
Bloemfontein: Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN). Port Elizabeth: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).

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