Cape Town to Port Elizabeth CPT → PLZ
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $146 with FlySafair, 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $53 with FlySafair, 28 Oct, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $149 to $161.
Cheapest return found recently
$146
21 Jan 2027 – 22 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 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$146
21 Jan 2027 – 22 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 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$146 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 22 days, 27 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $131 to $191.
22 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 20 Jan 2027 to 23 Jan 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 1-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 21 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $171 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $146 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $151 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $66 to $85.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$53
28 Oct · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 6:40 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$53
28 Oct · FlySafair
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Leaves 6:40 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$53 28 Octfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $53 to $65.
At $53, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 7 departure dates from 24 Oct to 12 Aug 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 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 28 Oct, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | $67 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Oct | $67 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Oct | $65 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Oct | $53 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $141 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $73 | FlySafair | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Aug 2027 | $97 | Airlink | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $53.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, Airlink.
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.
Today's prices for 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 27 Sept and 18 Oct (22 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $133 | $131 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $143 | $143 | +8% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $161 | $155 | +21% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $191 | $146 | +44% | 11 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $64 | $55 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $64 | $53 | +0% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $66 | $63 | +3% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $66 | $63 | +3% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $80 | $73 | +25% | 19 |
| 180+ days | $86 | $80 | +34% | 14 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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