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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

June 22 - June 26

Cheapest
Best

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$144

$97

Round trip

June 21 - June 26

Cheapest
Best

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$140

$97

Round trip

June 23 - June 26

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$143

$103

Round trip

June 21 - July 3

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$121

$103

Round trip

June 22 - July 3

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$126

$103

Round trip

July 2 - July 3

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$125

$106

Round trip

June 20 - June 26

Earliest

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$133

$109

Round trip

June 22 - July 1

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$131

$109

Round trip

June 22 - June 27

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$140

$109

Round trip

June 21 - June 27

CPT - Port Elizabeth

$133

$109

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Right now, only 5% of recent fares for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $84–$407, with a median of $206. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating that prices are elevated compared to the usual range for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $72. Following closely are July, with a median fare of $78, and October, with a median fare of $79. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth takes about 4h 55m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection. The overall median journey time reflects the mix of direct and connecting flight options available.
The route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth covers a distance of 647 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief journey suitable for quick trips.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $114 - $214

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is between $114 and $214. The current lowest deal is $97 with Safair, for travel from June 22 to June 26.

now $97

Low $114

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to PLZ is September, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $333. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $72

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $333

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$146

$117

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$145

$136

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$145

$140

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$128

$115

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$145

$116

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Port Elizabeth

Safair

Cape Town (CPT) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$145

$132

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

4 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 26

$144  →  $97

33%

5 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 26

$140  →  $97

31%

3 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 26

$143  →  $103

28%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$199  →  $159

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cape Town - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are below the typical level at $97.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, with a median price of $72.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 4h 55m.

The median flight duration from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Safair.

Safair offers direct flights on the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair has direct flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in September for the best prices.

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient arrival point for Port Elizabeth, offering good value flights.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London (ELS) can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering similar domestic flight schedules.

📍 ~260 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George (GRJ) can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering reliable connectivity to major cities.

📍 ~300 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein (BFN) can be a useful alternative arrival airport for travelers heading towards the country's interior.

📍 ~500 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$141

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International (DUR) can be a useful alternative arrival airport for specific international connections.

📍 ~700 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

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Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

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Jul 24

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,398

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36% AI deal score

$1,405

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Jul 26

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,406

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,406

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,412

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36% AI deal score

$1,414

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$1,414

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$1,414

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36% AI deal score

$1,414

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36% AI deal score

$1,416

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$1,416

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36% AI deal score

$1,417

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$1,419

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35% AI deal score

$1,406

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35% AI deal score

$1,406

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35% AI deal score

$1,406

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Jul 19

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35% AI deal score

$1,408

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$1,408

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35% AI deal score

$1,409

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Sep 27

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35% AI deal score

$1,413

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35% AI deal score

$1,414

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$1,414

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35% AI deal score

$1,414

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$1,414

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$1,414

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$1,414

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$1,414

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35% AI deal score

$1,416

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$1,416

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$1,416

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$1,417

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$1,416

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Jun 28

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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$1,417

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Jun 28

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$1,417

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $105. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $392. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $145, based on observations across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth was $84. The median price for this route was $206. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observations being $407 or less during the 90-day period.

Historically, September has offered the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, with a median price of $72. July and October also presented favorable prices, with median fares of $78 and $79 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $206, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings over the yearly average.

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