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

In the trailing 90 days, 16% of flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

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?

Based on historical data, good prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are regularly available. This route consistently offers competitive deals. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing when planning their trips, reflecting a regular pattern of deals across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
PLZ - Cape Town
78% AI deal score
$132
$105
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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: $117 - $218

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

The regular price range for this route is between 117 USD and 218 USD. The current lowest deal is 113 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $113

Low $117

High $218

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 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$152

$131

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$152

$133

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$152

$113

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$152

$113

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$112

$116

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Cape Town

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$110

$116

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$151 → $108

29%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$152 → $113

26%

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

$152 → $113

25%

1 night

Oct 31 - Nov 1

$151 → $113

25%

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 $407.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest median prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $374 for Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 1h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 84% of available options for Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights.

Safair is one airline offering direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town appear regularly, so check often for savings.

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 30

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$1,376

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,387

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,376

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,387

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,388

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$1,482

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,376

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,387

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,387

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,388

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,399

South African Airways

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$1,399

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the lowest 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 around $355. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees the average price rise to approximately $477. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $390.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $297. The median price for this route over the same period was $407. Prices above $548 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, with a median price of $374. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $386. The annual median price for this route is $407, 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 November for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Safair offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

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 November for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Safair offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

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 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

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?