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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 8:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 19m, covering 402 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth range from $108 to $168, with an average of $132 over the past 12 months. Anything below $108 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $132. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $132 round-trip, compared to $687 via a layover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$63 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $127 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $143, a difference of $16.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Airlink

Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Port Elizabeth flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.