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Among airlines operating Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights:

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

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

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

• FlySafair
• Airlink

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $132 round-trip, compared to $355 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–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $127 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $141, a difference of $14. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% below the route average of $132. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town takes 1h 24m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $109 to $824. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $89, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Woodford

Round-trip flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town range from $109 to $163, with an average of $132 over the past 12 months. Anything below $109 counts as a good deal.