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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 and lands at 9:24
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 22:09.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes 1h 24m, covering 1 040 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town range from R1 805 to R2 757, with an average of R2 243 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 805 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of R2 243. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 241 return, compared with R5 905 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R124–R1 662 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 538, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R2 144 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R2 443, a difference of R299.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: 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

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

If you choose a flight with more than one stop, it may be much cheaper. Even though connecting flights aren't as convenient as direct flights, most people save between 20% and 60% when they choose to fly multi-stop instead of direct.

At the Port Elizabeth airport, persons with reduced mobility have their own bathrooms and lifts to access the first floor. This is where the business-class lounge as well as restaurant are. Reserved parking is also available for disabled passengers. If you need help, go to the information desk. If a passenger needs help getting on or off the plane, they should let the airline know when they book their flight.