What to know about flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The distance between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is approximately 646.8km. The average flight time between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is 1 hour 17 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£36
Flysafair Flysafair CPT-PLZ 1h 20m · Direct Fri, Sep 11
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Cheapest return
£76
Flysafair Flysafair CPT-PLZ 1h 20m · Direct Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
646.8km
Flight distance
1h 17m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £36 and round-trip from £76. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth operate an average of 9 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 74.6% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, including Flysafair, Airlink and . Flysafair currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlink logo Airlink
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Average price of one-way tickets from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, fares are lowest in August (£49) and highest in April (£78).

£78
£64
£49
£35
  • £49
    Aug
  • £77
    Sep
  • £60
    Oct
  • £57
    Nov
  • £76
    Dec
  • £53
    Jan
  • £71
    Feb
  • £61
    Mar
  • £78
    Apr
  • £67
    May
  • £75
    Jun
  • £57
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £36 (for example, CPT–PLZ on Fri, Sep 11). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Flysafair offers fares from £76, departing on Thu, Sep 10 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 28 direct flights operate each week between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/-/S – 4Z675 (departure at 17:26)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Sep 11, with one-way fares from just £36.
    · Compare airlines. Flysafair currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Port Elizabeth.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth on September 6, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at £36.
  • Flights to Port Elizabeth can arrive at: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). The most common route connects Cape Town International Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CPT–PLZ).
  • The time difference between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is £123. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is £180. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flysafairare the most popular budget airlines flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.