Travelling from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Port Elizabeth and Cape Town are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 30 Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 08:00 Safair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:10 with Airlink (South Africa).
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PLZ to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Cape Town (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is a snap with FlySafair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is FlySafair.
With an impressive 92.86% of services arriving on schedule, Airlink is the most punctual carrier operating PLZ to CPT flights.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is a sought-after stop between PLZ and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
R 654 is currently the best price for a one-way Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,432. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PLZ to CPT.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PLZ to CPT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Port Elizabeth Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Port Elizabeth Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Port Elizabeth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PLZ:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PLZ to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its leading sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, your itinerary will be busy.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
