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$56+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PLZ
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Thu 9/10
Thu 9/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/238:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/10$101
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:35 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 8/246:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/11$111
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/96:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/98:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/6$112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 8/118:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/6$113
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:55 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/238:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/9$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 8/258:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/10$115
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 8/168:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/10$116
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/138:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/7$117
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 8/198:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/9$121

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$56
(Booking.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$118

Good round-trip deal

$124 or less

Good one-way deal

$49 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/21

6:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 8/24

6:40 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$114

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/4

6:40 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 9/11

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$129

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/31

5:10 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/20

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$140

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

4:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 10/3

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$151

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

5:10 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 11/10

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$154
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/21

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 8/23

7:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$156

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/23

5:10 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 12/27

7:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$176

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

7:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop12h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/13

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$206

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/21

6:25 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 8/25

7:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$279
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Cape TownPort Elizabeth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PLZ Port Elizabeth

CPTPLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/31

5:10 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$73

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Port Elizabeth flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Port Elizabeth flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Port Elizabeth flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Port Elizabeth flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Port Elizabeth flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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

Booking 70 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 month to book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (average of $103). Flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in April is currently the most expensive (average of $168). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 11, 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights typically cost between $105 and $144 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $101 on FlySafair (Aug 21-Aug 23).

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Port Elizabeth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Elizabeth. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Port Elizabeth. Reviews last updated August 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, such as Airlink and FlySafair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
131 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    Within the past month, 73 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Port Elizabeth.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

    Departing from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth will take you 1h 20m. The distance between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is about 402 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $43, 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 $73. Airlink is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 SWISS (100%), KLM (94%) and United Airlines (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $105 for a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The cheapest flight overall is $35 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Port Elizabeth) is currently priced at $212.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (average of $103). Flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in April is currently the most expensive (average of $168). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$43Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$73Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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