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FlightsFrom Port Elizabeth

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Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

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

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

June 18 - June 21

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

PLZ - Cape Town

$127

$97

Round trip

June 19 - June 21

Cheapest
Best

PLZ - Cape Town

$127

$97

Round trip

June 18 - June 22

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

PLZ - Cape Town

$126

$97

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June 19 - June 22

Cheapest
Best

PLZ - Cape Town

$126

$97

Round trip

June 26 - July 2

PLZ - Cape Town

$116

$103

Round trip

June 19 - June 23

PLZ - Cape Town

$126

$103

Round trip

June 19 - July 2

PLZ - Cape Town

$102

$103

Round trip

June 18 - June 23

Earliest

PLZ - Cape Town

$119

$103

Round trip

June 18 - July 2

Earliest

PLZ - Cape Town

$102

$103

Round trip

June 26 - July 4

PLZ - Cape Town

$112

$109

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

A typical journey from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes about 1h 25m, including itineraries with connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 647 kilometers. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, you will find options that get you to your destination quickly, alongside those with a single stopover.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $62. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $70, and September, with a median fare of $72. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.
Fares for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town typically range from $72–$367, with a median of $92. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.
When flying from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, 61.2% of recent fares were for direct flights, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, and the rest connect once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This mix provides options for both travelers prioritizing speed and those open to a brief stop for potential savings.

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

Regular price: $99 - $202

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

The regular price range for this route is $99 to $202. The current lowest deal is $97 with Safair, for travel from Jun 19-Jun 22.

now $97

Low $99

High $202

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from PLZ to CPT is March, with a median price of 62 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 321 USD. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $62

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $321

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Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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Safair

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$113

$146

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$126

$97

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$127

$97

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$102

$103

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$119

$103

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Safair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$100

$109

One-way

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

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$127  →  $97

23%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$127  →  $97

23%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$126  →  $97

23%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$126  →  $97

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Port Elizabeth - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $62

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, at $62.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61% of deals are direct

61% of deals for this route are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair has offered direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are frequent, with 1 deal per day.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport, offering the most extensive flight network for your arrival.

📍 ~17 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

George (GRJ)

George Airport is a regional alternative with reliable domestic connections, though it requires significant travel time.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is a remote regional option, but with very limited flight frequency and practical utility.

📍 ~730 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$517

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,408

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jun 20

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 06

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,414

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,408

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,409

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 06

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,414

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 06

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,414

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 06

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,414

From PLZ

Elite

Aug 06

Cape Town, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$1,414

From PLZ

Elite

Jul 27

Cape Town, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$1,505

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, booking flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $73. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average around $82, while those booked 14-27 days in advance are about $159. Last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, are significantly higher, averaging $365. Planning ahead by more than two months can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is considered to be $72 or less. The median price for this route was $92. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $367, indicating that a significant portion of flights were more expensive. By aiming for prices at or below the $72 threshold, travelers can typically secure a favorable fare for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, with a median price of $62. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $70. September is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median price of $72. The annual median price for this route is $92, making these months notably more affordable than the yearly average.

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