Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Airlink
Mon, 8 Sep. - Wed, 10 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$362 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$362
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Sep., priced at AU$362 found 9 hours ago
Airlink
Thu, 28 Aug. - Wed, 3 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$364 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$364
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Sep., priced at AU$364 found 5 days ago
Airlink
Fri, 5 Sep. - Sun, 21 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$408 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$408
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Fri, 5 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Sun, 21 Sep., priced at AU$408 found 15 hours ago
Airlink
Mon, 8 Sep. - Wed, 10 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$431 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$431
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Sep., priced at AU$431 found 9 hours ago
Airlink
Thu, 28 Aug. - Wed, 3 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$432 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$432
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Sep., priced at AU$432 found 5 days ago
Hahn Air Systems
Sun, 14 Dec. - Sun, 21 Dec.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$433 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$433
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sun, 14 Dec. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Sun, 21 Dec., priced at AU$433 found 6 days ago
Airlink
Mon, 8 Sep. - Wed, 10 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$440 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$440
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Sep., priced at AU$440 found 9 hours ago
Airlink
Sun, 21 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$442 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$442
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$442 found 6 days ago
Cemair
Tue, 9 Sep. - Wed, 10 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$504 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$504
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Sep., priced at AU$504 found 9 hours ago
South African Airways
Mon, 8 Sep. - Wed, 10 Sep.
PLZ
Gqeberha
CPT
Cape Town
AU$504 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$504
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Gqeberha to Cape Town, returning Wed, 10 Sep., priced at AU$504 found 9 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$230 - AU$498 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Port Elizabeth
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Airlink, Hahn Air Systems, South African Airways
Return price
AU$362
Distance
642 km
Average flight time
1 hour 25 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Port Elizabeth Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you're travelling between PLZ and CPT, round-trip flights start from AU$362. This figure is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book today and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Port Elizabeth Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for PLZ to Cape Town Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Port Elizabeth Intl. Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
With a flight distance of 650 kilometres, it's only a short hop from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town Intl. Airport. It might be a quick journey, but it's still worth bringing along a book to read.
Which airlines fly direct from PLZ to CPT?
Safair (FA) is a popular option. It offers 60 flights from PLZ to Cape Town Intl. Airport each month. For more options, check out the fares from Airlink (South Africa) (4Z). This airlines operates 56 flights every month between these airports.
Are Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town Intl. Airport last minute could be your ticket to a cheap deal. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.

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