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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 48.3% of flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that nearly half of the available options offer a non-stop travel experience. The remaining flights generally involve a single connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town has a duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 647 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey. Direct flights offer a significantly shorter travel experience compared to those with connections.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers commonly find favorable deals for this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it a route where finding a good price is often achievable. Travelers can typically expect to encounter attractive pricing options.

Flights From Port Elizabeth

To Cape Town

Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Browse current best options from Port Elizabeth. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Port Elizabeth

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Cape Town

Prices updated today

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

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

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

July 24 - July 25

Cheapest

Best

PLZ - Cape Town

$120

$81

Round trip

July 25 - July 29

Best

PLZ - Cape Town

$118

$82

Round trip

July 24 - July 29

PLZ - Cape Town

$113

$82

Round trip

July 28 - July 29

PLZ - Cape Town

$115

$83

Round trip

July 21 - July 22

Earliest

PLZ - Cape Town

$121

$85

Round trip

July 23 - July 24

PLZ - Cape Town

$120

$87

Round trip

July 28 - August 16

PLZ - Cape Town

$95

$87

Round trip

July 24 - August 16

PLZ - Cape Town

$95

$87

Round trip

July 25 - August 16

PLZ - Cape Town

$96

$87

Round trip

July 26 - July 29

PLZ - Cape Town

$118

$88

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Cape Town and get alerts when great deals appear

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 itineraries with connections. Given that a meaningful share of flights on this route include a stopover, this median duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. For direct flights, the journey is also approximately 1h 25m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, prices are typically $79–$410, with a median of $269. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town? The most affordable months to fly are typically March, with a median fare of $62, followed by August at $70, and September at $72. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A meaningful share of itineraries, 48.3%, are non-stop direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter 1 stopover. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

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

Regular price: $94 - $214

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

The regular price range for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is typically between $94 and $214. The current lowest deal is $83 with Safair, for travel from Jul 31-Aug 2.

now $83

Low $94

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from PLZ to CPT is August, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $356. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $70

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $356

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$113

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$120

$89

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$113

$89

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$95

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$120

$95

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$121

$95

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$255 → $149

41%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$143 → $89

38%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

$140 → $89

36%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$139 → $95

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Port Elizabeth - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are below the typical level of $269.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for deals around $70

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 48.3% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flight options for the Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are frequently available.

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 ~$82

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Port Elizabeth.

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

💸 Flights from ~$82

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.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$220

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport offers more frequent domestic services and good terminal facilities.

📍 ~650 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an alternative domestic departure point within the same country.

📍 ~800 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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

From PLZ

Elite

Aug 01

Cape Town, South Africa

46% AI deal score

Cape Town, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$1,369

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, booking flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest prices, with an average of $73. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 28-59 days out average around $82, while those booked 14-27 days out are approximately $159. For last-minute travel within 0-6 days, the average price can be as high as $365. Planning ahead by more than 60 days is generally recommended to secure the best deals.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $79. The median price for this route has historically been around $269. Prices can vary, with the 75th percentile typically reaching $410. By comparing offers to the $79 threshold, travelers can identify advantageous fares for their journey.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, with a median price of $62. August and September also typically offer competitive prices, with median fares around $70 and $72 respectively. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $269. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider planning their trips during these months.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Port Elizabeth

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban Flights from Port Elizabeth to George Flights from Port Elizabeth to Harare Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Flights from Port Elizabeth to Maputo Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi Flights from Port Elizabeth to Windhoek