Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, FlySafair or Airlink?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 039 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R1 972 and an overall rating of 8,4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 15m, covering a distance of 1 040 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 6 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Port Elizabeth, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 6 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Port Elizabeth, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth was R696 for a one-way ticket and R1 570 for a return.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Port Elizabeth, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Port Elizabeth, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 6:05 and will be landing in Port Elizabeth at 7:25.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth jets off at 18:50 and lands at 20:10.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing R809. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing R809. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flight route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth on a daily basis.

Question 14

Which mode of transport is available from the city centre to Cape Town Airport?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town International Airport and the city centre are about 20 km. There are several ways to travel to the airport from the city centre. You can rent a car, use Uber, hail a metered cab, board a bus, or make shuttle reservations. Taxis with meters are widely available and range in price from R300 and R400.

Question 15

What are the parking options available in Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The POOL CAR service, which enables you to access a vehicle at Cape Town International Airport any time, is one of the parking alternatives offered by Airport Parking Services (APS) Valet Services at Cape Town Airport. Gain park points (PP) for each reservation too. The benefits, which range from coupons to complimentary services, are better the more Park Points are earned.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is January, where tickets cost R1 667 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R2 736 and R2 379 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is January, where tickets cost R1 667 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R2 736 and R2 379 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Port Elizabeth with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

How often are flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 76 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 3% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth were found on Airlink (R1 570) and FlySafair (R1 732).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth were found on Airlink (R1 570) and FlySafair (R1 732).

Question 30

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town usually cost between R1 716 and R2 331 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R1 570 on Airlink (Oct 20–Nov 10).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Port Elizabeth?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Port Elizabeth is FlySafair, followed by Airlink.

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights?

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