How popular is this Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flight route?

Within the past month, 63 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth round-trip?

Currently priced at $60, Airlink will fly you from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and back. In addition to Airlink, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on FlySafair for as low as $79. Airlink is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

The most flights from CPT to PLZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Elizabeth ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Elizabeth, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

On average you can expect to pay $110 for a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The cheapest flight overall is $53 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Port Elizabeth) is currently priced at $212.

What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are FlySafair (92%), Qatar Airways (85%) and Air France (85%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Port Elizabeth.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Find a great deal and save up to 25% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $121.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $80.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PLZ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

If you book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth. Flights to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth per day from 2 airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$52+ Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Round-trip from	$109 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$52 (Airlink)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$110
Good round-trip deal	$70 or less
Good one-way deal	$58 or less

FlySafair offers priority boarding for a small fee, enhancing efficiency for short domestic flights.

FlySafair's on-time ranking is the best in South Africa, ensuring punctual departures.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	Cheapest$60	Average$110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
FlySafair	Cheapest$79	Average$127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

$52+ Cheap flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (CPT - PLZ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth are usually found in May or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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