Travelling from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Port Elizabeth and Cape Town are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 72 weekly Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Safair is the earliest flight you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 19:10.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PLZ to CPT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Cape Town (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Airlink (South Africa) is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Airlink (South Africa) is a leader in on-time performance for PLZ to CPT flights, with 87.5% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' O.R. Tambo International Airport is a sought-after stop between PLZ and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is R 595. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,317. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PLZ to CPT by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PLZ to CPT.
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Handy information about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Of the departures from Port Elizabeth International Airport, 77.13% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Port Elizabeth International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Port Elizabeth. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PLZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PLZ to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
