Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT): Airlink and Safair. The two airports are 402 miles (647 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Durban.
Airlines flying nonstop from PLZ to CPT
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
PLZ to CPT with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Durban (DUR)Safair the whole wayFA4ZFA5ZGE+1
PLZ to CPT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PLZ to CPT?
Airlink and Safair fly nonstop from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Port Elizabeth from Cape Town by plane?
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Cape Town (CPT) are 402 miles (647 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does PLZ to CPT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PLZ to CPT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Durban (DUR). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safair through Durban.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.