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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth from $71 CPT → PLZ

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

The cheapest return found recently is $169 with FlySafair, 5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $71 with FlySafair, 23 Nov, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$71, FlySafair, found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
$169, 5 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$169 to $199
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $135 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
FlySafair, Airlink
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 20 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $169 to $199.

Cheapest return found recently

$169

5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · FlySafair

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 8:35 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$169

5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · FlySafair

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 8:35 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $169 5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $135 26 Nov – 29 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 27 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $131 to $191.

$169, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $131 to $191.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 26 Nov to 19 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 7 departure dates

26 Nov – 29 Nov: $135, found 5 days ago6 Dec – 27 Dec: $199, found 6 days ago8 Dec – 27 Dec: $210, found 6 days ago5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $169, found 2 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027: $168, found 5 days ago28 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027: $176, found 4 days ago19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027: $198, found 4 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Nov – 29 Nov$135FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 27 Dec$199FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 27 Dec$210FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$169FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027$168FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027$176FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027$198AirlinkCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $135.

November 2026From $135Cheapest seen1 departure date26 Nov – 29 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1992 departure dates6 Dec – 27 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1683 departure dates8 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1981 departure date19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $73 to $102.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$71

23 Nov · FlySafair

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

Leaves 6:40 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$71

23 Nov · FlySafair

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)

Leaves 6:40 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $71 23 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $66 18 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $53 to $75.

$71, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $53 to $75.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 18 Nov to 12 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 23 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

10 fares on 9 departure dates

18 Nov: $66, found 5 days ago20 Nov: $73, found 3 days ago23 Nov: $71, found yesterday6 Dec: $89, found 5 days ago7 Dec: $93, found 6 days ago18 Dec: $150, found 5 days ago20 Dec: $151, found 6 days ago1 Jan 2027: $98, found 3 days ago12 Apr 2027: $102, found 7 days agoNovDecJanApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Nov$66FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$73FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
23 Nov$71FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
6 Dec$89FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$93FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Dec$150FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 Dec$151FlySafairCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jan 2027$98AirlinkCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Apr 2027$102AirlinkCape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $66.

November 2026From $66Cheapest seen3 departure dates18 Nov · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $894 departure dates6 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $981 departure date1 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1021 departure date12 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 27 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$143$136+6%10
7–13 days$139$131+3%10
14–29 days$135$131Cheapest seen27
30–59 days$180$143+33%29
60–89 days$168$155+24%32
90–179 days$191$146+42%23

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$59$53Cheapest seen43
7–13 days$66$53+12%42
14–29 days$66$63+12%29
30–59 days$72$63+22%37
60–89 days$73$71+24%19
90–179 days$99$73+68%43
180+ days$92$80+55%16

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest return found recently is $169 with FlySafair, 5 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $135 with FlySafair, 26 Nov to 29 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $169 to $199.

How much is a one-way flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $71 with FlySafair, 23 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $66 with FlySafair, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $73 to $102.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $135, 26 Nov to 29 Nov, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $66, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

In 46 days of prices between 27 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $169 with FlySafair, 5 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $71 with FlySafair, 23 Nov, found yesterday.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 23 Nov, takes 1 h 20 min from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Between 26 Nov and 19 Feb 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest return on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and Airlink on 1. Between 18 Nov and 12 Apr 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Airlink on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work