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CPTPLZSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareR2,617FlySafair
Fastest1h 20mgate to gate
Options found52flights on this route
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Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R5,295
Flight DetailsCPT to PLZ - 16H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
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Cemair
5Z-831
07:00
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
6H :00 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 2h 25m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
13:00
2026-10-03
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,232
Flight DetailsCPT to PLZ - 6H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,373
Flight DetailsCPT to PLZ - 6H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cemair
5Z-831
07:00
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
24H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 21h 00m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
07:35
2026-10-04
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,232
Flight DetailsCPT to PLZ - 24H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cemair
5Z-839
13:30
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
18H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 14h 50m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
08:05
2026-10-04
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Port Elizabeth
Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 21 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
21 KG 1 Pieces
R5,239
Flight DetailsCPT to PLZ - 18H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 21 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR2,617FlySafair18:50
Earliest departureR6,330FlySafair05:45
Shortest durationR2,617FlySafair18:50
Night
00:00-05:59
R6,330FlySafair at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
R5,053South African Airways at 07:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R2,841FlySafair at 16:45Evening
18:00-23:59
R2,617FlySafair at 18:50
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Cape Town (CPT)
Cape Town International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.9648017883
Longitude: 18.6016998291
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.9849014282
Longitude: 25.6173000336
Distance: Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), South Africa - 646.80 km
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How to travel Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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Connecting flight₹29,841Longer — includes a stop49 options
Air distance is about 647 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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SO
South African Airways Flights
from R5,05324 flights
Fares from
R5,053
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
24 — compare timings in the list above
CE
Cemair Flights
from R5,13016 flights
Fares from
R5,130
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
16 — compare timings in the list above
FL
FlySafair Flights
from R2,61712 flights
Fares from
R2,617
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 20m · FlySafair
First departure of the day
05:45 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day
21:05 · FlySafair
Options in this snapshot
52
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
Cape Town–CPT, Port Elizabeth–PLZ
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 52 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 3 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 21:05. The fastest flight takes about 1h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from R2,617, Afternoon from R2,841, Morning from R5,053, Night from R6,330. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, Saturday shows the lowest fare at R2,617. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Cape Town from Port Elizabeth by air?
The direct air distance between Cape Town (CPT) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is about 647 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CPT to PLZ?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are showing on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
South African Airways, Cemair and FlySafair are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
The quickest non-stop Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flight currently loaded takes about 1h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 2 Pieces, 1 Pieces and 21 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth for the dates currently loaded is R2,617. Fares on the same dates run up to R6,577, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:45 and the last is around 21:05, local time at Cape Town. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 646.80 km.
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Lowest Cape Town to Port Elizabeth airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
R2,617
03/10/2026
FlySafair
18:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R2,564
12/10/2026
FlySafair
18:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R2,486
11/12/2026
FlySafair
18:50
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Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is approximately 647 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :20 M up to 24H :35 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 52 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Cape Town at 05:45, while the last night flight leaves at 21:05. Flights depart from Cape Town International and land at Port Elizabeth.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Aerial Distance
647 KM
Flight Duration
1H :20 M - 24H :35 M
Airport Codes
Cape Town - CPT, Port Elizabeth - PLZ
Total Flights Available
52 flights (3 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 21:05
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
14 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
2 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
13 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
3 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
CPT: Cape Town airport. Airport access in Cape Town depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
PLZ: Port Elizabeth airport. Airport access in Port Elizabeth depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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