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Find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town from R953

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (PLZ-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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14:30 - 15:55PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
16:45 - 18:05CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R1 754FlySafair
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
18:40 - 20:05PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
16:45 - 18:05CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R1 812FlySafair
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
14:30 - 15:55PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
17:25 - 18:35CPT-PLZ
1h 10mdirect
R1 850
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
14:30 - 15:55PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
16:45 - 18:05CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R1 907FlySafair
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 23
19:10 - 20:35PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
16:45 - 18:05CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R2 002
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sat, Jul 20
19:10 - 20:35PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
6:35 - 7:45CPT-PLZ
1h 10mdirect
R2 059Airlink
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 9
14:30 - 15:55PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
12:35 - 13:55CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R2 078FlySafair
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
14:30 - 15:55PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
12:35 - 13:55CPT-PLZ
1h 20mdirect
R2 098FlySafair
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
19:10 - 20:35PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
6:35 - 7:45CPT-PLZ
1h 10mdirect
R2 365Airlink
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
8:15 - 9:40PLZ-CPT
1h 25mdirect
17:25 - 18:35CPT-PLZ
1h 10mdirect
R2 746Airlink
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Port Elizabeth, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R1 945 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is R2 937 and R2 555 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on FlySafair (R953) and Airlink (R992). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on FlySafair (R1 754) and Airlink (R2 059).

Which airlines fly direct between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best one-way deal found costing R977. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Port Elizabeth and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 8:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 36 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

A direct flight to Cape Town will take on average 1h 25m to travel the 1 040 km flying distance from Port Elizabeth.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Elizabeth at 8:00 and will be landing in Cape Town at 9:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town jets off at 19:10 and lands at 20:35.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

R953
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

When to book flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

  • Which is cheaper: connecting flights from Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Cape Town or direct flights?

    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.

  • Are there any accommodations for the disabled people at the Port Elizabeth Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town was R50 for a one-way ticket and R92 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 092 and an overall rating of 8,3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 031 and an overall rating of 8,2.

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

    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 Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Port Elizabeth with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Port Elizabeth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R1 071 or less one-way and R2 018 or less round-trip.
  • All the car rental companies at the Port Elizabeth Airport, like Avis, Hertz, and Bidvest, can be reached through a single portal. This is through the ΚΑΥΑΚ's website. With this feature, you can compare prices and find the best deal for you, through all the available options.
  • There are lounges to use at Port Elizabeth Airport. In the domestic departures terminal, you can find the South African Airways lounge and the Premier Lounge. Anyone can use the Premier Lounge, no matter what airline they are on or what class of ticket they have. If you are traveling in First Class or Business Class, you might be able to use the SAA Baobab Premium Class lounge.
  • There are some conference rooms at the Port Elizabeth Airport. The conference center, like the Landing Strip, is on the first floor of the main terminal building. Catering can be set up in advance. In the Aero Park Block B, there is also a conference room that can fit up to 30 people. You can rent TVs, video games, overhead projectors, and white boards.
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Prefer to fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, FlySafair, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Airlink, FlySafair, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 82 reviews
8,1boarding
8,8crew
8,1comfort
6,3entertainment
7,5food
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10,0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/5Tue
directFlySafair
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R953
12/7Fri
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R992
23/8Fri
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 030
24/9Tue
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 049
6/5Mon
directFlySafair
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 144
24/9Tue
directFlySafair
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 182
26/4Fri
directFlySafair
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 792
26/4Fri
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
R1 812
7/5Tue
2 stopsCemair
25h 55mPLZ-CPT
R4 195
6/5Mon
2 stopsCemair
40h 25mPLZ-CPT
R4 214

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Last minute flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/4Wed
directFlySafair
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
29/4Mon
directFlySafair
1h 20mCPT-PLZ
R2 593
24/4Wed
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
25/4Thu
directAirlink
1h 10mCPT-PLZ
R3 528
21/4Sun
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
directAirlink
1h 10mCPT-PLZ
R4 424
21/4Sun
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
directAirlink
1h 10mCPT-PLZ
R4 596
24/4Wed
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
25/4Thu
multi-stopAirlink
5h 05mCPT-PLZ
R4 939
24/4Wed
multi-stop
13h 35mPLZ-CPT
25/4Thu
multi-stop
7h 15mCPT-PLZ
R6 007
21/4Sun
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
multi-stopAirlink
5h 05mCPT-PLZ
R6 388
21/4Sun
directAirlink
1h 25mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
multi-stopAirlink
5h 05mCPT-PLZ
R6 807
21/4Sun
multi-stop
17h 05mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
multi-stop
5h 30mCPT-PLZ
R9 572
21/4Sun
multi-stopAirlink
7h 30mPLZ-CPT
26/4Fri
multi-stopAirlink
5h 05mCPT-PLZ
R10 755

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Port Elizabeth - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)South Africa

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - Port Elizabeth

Cabin classes:

R11 003
R7 074
R1 106

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