How long is the FA31 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 647 km (402 mi).

Which terminal does FA31 use?

It usually leaves from gate 6 at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does FA31 have?

Also listed as SFR31 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 31.

FA31 Flight Status Safair: Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (SFR31)

Safair FA 31

En-Route, Arriving in 18'

PLZ Port Elizabeth

Scheduled: 14:30
Actual: 14:39

Gate: 6

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

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CPT Cape Town

Scheduled: 15:55
Estimated: 15:47
Delay

Gate: B3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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Departed 49m ago · lands in 18m 73%

PLZ 14:39 CPT 15:47

470 km (292 mi) flown · 177 km (110 mi) to go

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 647 km / 402 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Typical Duration: 01:10

FA 31 Flight Status & Schedule Safair Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	PLZ	CPT	14:39	15:47	En-Route	Track >
Nov 07	PLZ	CPT	14:29	15:41	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	PLZ	CPT	14:38	15:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	PLZ	CPT	14:31	15:43	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	PLZ	CPT	14:25	15:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	PLZ	CPT	14:34	15:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	PLZ	CPT	14:35	15:39	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	PLZ	CPT	14:39	15:44	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	PLZ	CPT	15:20	16:29	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 29	PLZ	CPT	14:43	15:47	Landed	Track >

Safair operates FA 31 from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, a 647 km (402 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). With 1 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 14:39, and is due in Cape Town at 15:47, 8 minutes early.

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About FA 31

Route: Port Elizabeth Airport PLZ to Cape Town International Airport CPT
Distance: 647 km (402 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 10 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time: 8 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 34 min
Usually departs from: Gate 6

FA 31 FAQ

How long is the FA31 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is 647 km (402 mi).
How often is FA31 late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 34 minutes on average.
Which days does FA31 fly?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does FA31 use?: It usually leaves from gate 6 at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does FA31 have?: Also listed as SFR31 (Safair's ICAO code) and FA 31.

FA31 and Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT Flights

Other flights departing from Port Elizabeth PLZ: SA410, FA361, 4Z790, FA535

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: 4Z664, 5Z992, 4Z342

All flights connecting Port Elizabeth PLZ to Cape Town CPT.