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

Historically, approximately 48.3% of flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days, indicating that nearly half of the available flights on this route offer a direct option.

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

A direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 647 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey between the two cities.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. Based on observations from the trailing 30 days, it is common to find competitive pricing for this specific flight path.

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To Cape Town

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2026-08-23 – 2026-08-26
PLZ - Cape Town
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$134
$108
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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 itineraries with connections. Given that a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience on this route. For connecting flights, the median travel time is 7h 5m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1h 25m.

When considering 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, with only 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is typically in 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. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town is 647 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travelers.

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

Regular price: $88 - $211

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

The regular price range for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is between $88 and $211. The current lowest deal is $91 with Safair, for travel from Aug 4-Aug 16.

now $91

Low $88

High $211

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

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Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$146

$119

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$150

$143

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Airlink

$149

$156

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$148

$115

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$126

$116

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$145

$126

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 3

$237 → $159

33%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$148 → $116

22%

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$137 → $110

20%

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$146 → $119

19%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for deals

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m

The typical direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

48.3% of recent flights are direct

About half of recent flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair has offered direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town appear frequently.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is a convenient departure point for flights 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 the primary arrival airport for flights from Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (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, despite fewer international options.

📍 ~380 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

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From PLZ

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Aug 24

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,412

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Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 23

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 21

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 17

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 14

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 12

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Aug 18

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,412

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Nov 18

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,407

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,413

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Nov 15

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,413

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,413

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

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Nov 23

Cape Town, South Africa

36% AI deal score

$1,413

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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. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $73. In contrast, booking 14-27 days out saw average prices of $159, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $365. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

Based on historical 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 $79. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed on this route. The median price for this route was $269, with prices reaching up to $410 or more for the higher end of fares.

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 offered competitive prices, with median fares of $70 and $72 respectively. These months consistently show prices significantly lower than the annual median of $269 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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 August for deals

Direct flights take 1h 25m

48.3% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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?

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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 August for deals

Direct flights take 1h 25m

48.3% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Aug 24

Aug 23

Aug 21

Aug 17

Aug 14

Aug 12

Aug 18

Nov 18

Oct 07

Nov 15

Oct 07

Nov 23

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?