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

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

PLZ–CPT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PLZ–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 20 738 1h25
4Z Airlink 8 295 1h25
EK Emirates 2 295 1h25
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z, EK
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FA (30 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PLZ to CPT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PLZ to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
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.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric PLZ→CPT ELS→CPT GRJ→CPT
Distance from PLZ 143 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 30 16 26
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 40m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PLZ with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

PLZ–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights30 out / 36 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLZ to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 402 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from PLZ to CPT. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, HLA and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to PLZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ELS and GRJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PLZ to CPT

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PLZ to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLZ to CPT ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include East London (ELS) and George (GRJ).