Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

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Returns from £70.54

One-way from £33.70

Airliners including United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Airlink and FlySafair all offer direct flights between Port Elizabeth to Cape Town International. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 34 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
FlySafair213332309:2520:10VIEW FLIGHTS
Airlink222221209:4020:35VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111109:4009:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways111111109:4009:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates111111109:4009:40VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111111109:4009:40VIEW FLIGHTS

FlySafair is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 17 a week with times that vary between 09:25 and 20:10.

To book your flight you can visit FlySafair on their website www.google.com/search?q=FlySafair. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA135
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Tuesday
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Wednesday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA137
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:10
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA141
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Thursday
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA133
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA135
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Friday
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA133
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA135
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Saturday
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA31
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA135
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Sunday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA137
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA6485
British AirwaysBA6227
Qatar AirwaysQR5779
EmiratesEK4073
Airlink4Z672
14:55
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA181
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
FlySafairFA139
20:35
AirlineFlight  No
Airlink4Z676
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
East London to Cape Town 01 Hour 49 Minutes
Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town 01 Hour 18 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

DIRECT Safair
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT is £33.70 ($43 €39.81)
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DIRECT Safair
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct return flight from Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT is £70.54 ($90 €83.33)
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$90 | €83.33
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Flight Info FAQ - Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

Who flies from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
The following airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT): Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, FlySafair, Qatar Airways, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 647KM or 402 miles.
How long does the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town to take?
The flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes 1 Hour 34 Minutes.

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