Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (CPT–PLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FA136
FA FlySafair
738
6:05 AM
SAST
7:25 AM
SAST
1h 20m
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BA6228
BA British
295
6:10 AM
SAST
7:20 AM
SAST
1h 10m
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4Z671
4Z Airlink
295
6:10 AM
SAST
7:20 AM
SAST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FA130
FA FlySafair
738
12:35 PM
SAST
1:55 PM
SAST
1h 20m
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FA134
FA FlySafair
738
4:45 PM
SAST
6:05 PM
SAST
1h 20m
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FA140
FA FlySafair
738
4:50 PM
SAST
6:10 PM
SAST
1h 20m
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4Z675
4Z Airlink
295
5:10 PM
SAST
6:20 PM
SAST
1h 10m
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EK4072
EK Emirates
295
5:10 PM
SAST
6:20 PM
SAST
1h 10m
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FA567
FA FlySafair
738
8:44 PM
SAST
10:05 PM
SAST
1h 21m
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EK4073
EK Emirates
295
7:55 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
1h 25m
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4Z672
4Z Airlink
295
7:55 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
1h 25m
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FA137
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST
9:25 AM
SAST
1h 25m
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FA31
FA FlySafair
738
2:30 PM
SAST
3:55 PM
SAST
1h 25m
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FA135
FA FlySafair
738
6:40 PM
SAST
8:05 PM
SAST
1h 25m
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FA141
FA FlySafair
738
6:45 PM
SAST
8:10 PM
SAST
1h 25m
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4Z676
4Z Airlink
295
6:55 PM
SAST
8:20 PM
SAST
1h 25m
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FA568
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 PM
SAST
10:00 PM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
4 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 402 mi 1h 10m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CPT–PLZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–PLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 20 738 1h20-1h21
4Z Airlink 8 295 1h10
EK Emirates 6 295 1h10
BA British Airways 2 295 1h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, BA, EK
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FA (34 flights/wk, 94%)
Oneworld: BA (2 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to PLZ direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is 0 hours the same as Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · PLZ: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 21m.

CPT–PLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights36 out / 30 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to PLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 21m. The route covers 402 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, British Airways, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from CPT to PLZ. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HLA, JNB and DUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PLZ to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to PLZ

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, British Airways, Emirates and FlySafair. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CPT to PLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to PLZ ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via HLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.