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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 and lands at 7:24
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 20:09.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 19m, covering 1 040 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth range from R1 775 to R2 679, with an average of R2 139 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 775 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of R2 139. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 136 return, compared with R6 762 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R116–R954 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R1 970 to R15 817. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 466, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R149 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R2 019 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 315, a difference of R296. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Some of the most popular sights in Port Elizabeth are Summerstrand Beach, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, and Humewood Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.