Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, Airlink or FlySafair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of £107 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £97 and an overall rating of 8.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 402 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 direct flights that take off from Port Elizabeth and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town was £41 for a one-way ticket and £78 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Port Elizabeth airport is called Port Elizabeth and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Elizabeth at 08:00 and will be landing in Cape Town at 09:20.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town jets off at 20:45 and lands at 22:10.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is FlySafair, with the best return deal found costing £60. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flight route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on a daily basis.

Question 12

Which is cheaper: connecting flights from Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Cape Town or direct flights?

Accepted Answer

If you choose a flight with more than one stop, it may be much cheaper. Even though connecting flights aren't as convenient as direct flights, most people save between 20% and 60% when they choose to fly multi-stop instead of direct.

Question 13

Are there any accommodations for the disabled people at the Port Elizabeth Airport?

Accepted Answer

At the Port Elizabeth airport, persons with reduced mobility have their own bathrooms and lifts to access the first floor. This is where the business-class lounge as well as restaurant are. Reserved parking is also available for disabled passengers. If you need help, go to the information desk. If a passenger needs help getting on or off the plane, they should let the airline know when they book their flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost £75 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £121 and £109 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Port Elizabeth with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Port Elizabeth to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town were found on FlySafair (£78) and Airlink (£114).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth usually cost between £90 and £128 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £78 on FlySafair (8 Oct–13 Oct).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is FlySafair, followed by Airlink.

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