What percentage of Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights are direct?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 16% of flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are direct. For flights that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is typically 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

The direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 647 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 14 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Historically, good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town appear with regular frequency. Travelers can typically find favorable deals on this route. This consistent availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days, suggesting a reliable pattern for finding value.

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$151
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Port Elizabeth to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

A typical journey from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes about 1h 25m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 647 kilometers. While direct flights are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, prices typically range from $297–$548, with a median of $407. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals show up several times a week, suggesting that price alerts can be helpful for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town? The most affordable months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $374, followed by July at $386, and August at $400. These months offer better value compared to the overall median fare for the route.

Regarding direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 16% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

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

Regular price: $114 - $229

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

The regular price range for this route is between 114 USD and 229 USD. The current lowest deal is 102 USD with Safair for travel from Oct 17-Oct 18.

now $102

Low $114

High $229

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from PLZ to CPT is November, with a median price of $374. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $544. Prices are generally lower from July to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $374

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $544

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$142

$103

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$150

$109

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$152

$109

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$124

$109

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$122

$109

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$151

$109

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$151 → $103

32%

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$148 → $109

26%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$148 → $109

26%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$147 → $109

26%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest median prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $374 for flights from PLZ to CPT.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair provides direct flights on this route, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has recent deals.

Safair recently offered a deal for $102 from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient option for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

📍 ~31 km from Port Elizabeth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George Airport can be a useful alternative for domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~430 km from destination city (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$238

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From PLZ

Elite

Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,545

$1,394

Save $151

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Business Class

From PLZ

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Oct 09

Cape Town, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$1,501

$1,408

Save $93

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$1,508

$1,409

Save $99

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Oct 08

Cape Town, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,428

Save $113

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 16

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,408

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 13

Cape Town, South Africa

43% AI deal score

$1,481

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,409

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 08

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,428

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 09

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,492

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 26

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,379

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 16

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,393

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Oct 16

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,405

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the best prices for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $355. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to an average of $477. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in a slightly higher average price of $390, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $297. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $407, while prices in the upper quartile reached $548.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, with a median price of $374. July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $386. The annual median price for this route is $407, based on data from the trailing 270 days. August, with a median price of $400, is one of the more expensive months for this route.

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Port Elizabeth to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Port Elizabeth - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair has recent deals.

Consider connecting flights.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How early should I book Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flight is a good deal?

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

What percentage of Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Related routes

More routes from Port Elizabeth

Flights to Cape Town from other cities

Port Elizabeth to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Port Elizabeth - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair has recent deals.

Consider connecting flights.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Oct 07

Oct 09

Oct 07

Oct 08

Oct 16

Oct 13

Oct 07

Oct 08

Oct 09

Oct 26

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How early should I book Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flight is a good deal?

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