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FA138 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the FA138 flight operated by Flysafair on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). The flight is expected to depart at 16:45 and land at 17:42 .
Sun, Sep 20
CPT-PLZ

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Scheduled
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Cape Town(CPT)
16:45
Scheduled: 16:45, Sep 20
Cape Town International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
17:42
Scheduled: 18:05, Sep 20
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Check-in Counter
A75-A90
Boarding Gate
A12
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
1
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FA138 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA138 flight flying from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 189 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
88%
Punctuality (Arrival)
96%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
24y, 1m
Seats
189
Distance
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Flight History for FA138

Trip.com historical records show that the last FA138 flight departed on Sun, Sep 6 from CPT at approximately 16:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in PLZ at 17:48.
DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sun, Aug 30Cape Town (CPT)Port Elizabeth (PLZ)73817:0018:02Arrived
Sun, Sep 6Cape Town (CPT)Port Elizabeth (PLZ)73816:5017:48Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Cape Town (CPT)Port Elizabeth (PLZ)73816:4517:42Scheduled

FA138 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FA138 is 88% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 96% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
88%
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
4%
On time
83%
30 mins late
8%
60 mins late
4%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
96%
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
83%
On time
13%
30 mins late
4%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight fa138?

    Flight fa138 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:45, arrival 18:05 (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight fa138 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:45, with arrival at 18:05. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight fa138 is scheduled to depart at 16:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight fa138 is scheduled to arrive at 18:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:42. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • Flight fa138 is operated by Flysafair from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight fa138 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If fa138 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact Flysafair or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight fa138 has not departed from Cape Town (CPT) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:45.
  • Flight fa138 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Port Elizabeth Weather & Time

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Mostly clear
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14°C - 21°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Cape Town 17:42| Port Elizabeth 17:42

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