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Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town from R2 282

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CPT
Nov 4 — Nov 111
1 adult

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2024.

Round-trip from

R2 423

One-way from

R2 353

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/1-1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2024.

Thu 31/1020:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/117:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R2 282
Thu 31/1020:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Mon 4/1117:45CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 29/10R2 317
Wed 30/1010:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Sun 3/117:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 29/10R2 353
Sun 3/1119:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sat 30/1110:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 29/10R4 758
Mon 25/116:30DUR - CPT
1 stop14h 25mAirlink
Fri 29/116:35CPT - DUR
1 stop13h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/10R5 342
Tue 12/1115:20DUR - CPT
1 stop4h 20mSouth African
Fri 15/1118:05CPT - DUR
1 stop16h 25mSouth African
Deal found 28/10R5 572

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 623 191 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2024.

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Thu 30/1

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Nonstop2h 05m

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Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/11

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 919

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DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

1 stop6h 05m

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1 stop4h 35m

R3 838

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DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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Nonstop2h 00m

R4 793

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop4h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/11

1 stop16h 25m

R5 572

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Durban to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of R109). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R146). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 October 2024.

The most flights from DUR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 October 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair, Lift and Cemair from Durban to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,5
Very Good
71 reviews

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,8

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
71 reviews
8,5
Very Good
71 reviews

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,8

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,2
Very Good
109 reviews
8,5
Very Good
71 reviews

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,8

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,8
Good
95 reviews
8,5
Very Good
71 reviews

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,8

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

6,8
Okay
293 reviews
8,5
Very Good
71 reviews

Entertainment

6,5

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

7,8

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Durban to Cape Town Travel Guide

Cape Town sprawls out on the south-west coast of South Africa, sandwiched between towering Table Mountain and the wild Atlantic Ocean. And while the landscape around might be rugged, the city is a series of colourful neighbourhoods packed with polished museums, parks, boardwalks and wine bars.
Best of all, it’s really easy to find cheap direct flights from Durban to Cape Town – just try out our smart search engine.

Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach – the scenery around Cape Town really knows how to pack a punch.
The city itself is a mishmash of sleek harbourfronts, grand galleries and rainbow-bright houses. And the recent past is never far away. Just take a look at the District Six Museum and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison.
There’s another reason to snag a cheap flight from Durban to Cape Town – the weather. Cape Town gets around 650 extra hours of sunshine a year.

Check out our search engine – it highlights the cheapest, smartest and quickest flights, making it easy to find the best route for you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

    Thinking of flying direct? The journey is 2 hours 15 minutes long. Indirect flights can take up to 12 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    Mango Airlines offers the most direct flights between Durban and Cape Town, followed by British Airways, kulula.com and Safair.Carriers such as South African Airways offer flights with stopovers.

  • How frequent are flights between Durban and Cape Town?

    Very. You’ve got a choice of up to 45 flights a day – and 13 of these are direct.

  • Which airports serve Durban and Cape Town?

    Planes fly from Durban International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Durban and Cape Town is cheapest?

    Mango Airlines and British Airways usually offer the cheapest Durban to Cape Town flights.

  • How busy are the airports in Durban and Cape Town?

    Durban is home to a single commercial airport - King Shaka International Airport (DUR) - which is north of the city centre of Durban. It is a modern airport that opened in 2010; it has a single passenger terminal with an upper level for Departures and a lower level for Arrivals. The terminal is well-serviced with shops and restaurants that conveniently stay open till late at night. If you do not plan on driving, designated airport buses offer an hourly service to the airport from the city centre at an affordable price. Cape Town is also served by a single commercial airport - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) - a short distance south-east from the city centre of Cape Town. The airport has modern facilities in its Domestic and International terminals, which are joined by a central Check-In terminal. The terminals are similarly split into a Departures level above and an Arrivals level below, featuring lounges, duty-free shops, restaurants, and prayer rooms. The restaurants typically close by late evening. The airport has car hire providers on site, 24 hours a day, as well as shuttle buses that will take you to the Cape Town city centre and other destinations in the Western Cape.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Durban to Cape Town?

    As it is a short flight, roughly 2 hours, almost all airlines will fly directly from Durban to Cape Town. This includes Cemair, FlySafair, and British Airways.

  • What are the stopover options between Durban to Cape Town?

    Although Durban to Cape Town is a short flight, you can sometimes save money by opting to take an extra stopover, usually in O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. However, these stopovers can range from around 2 hours to 17 hours long, and increase the duration of your journey by around 3 hours to 19 hours, while usually saving less than R1000. On top of that, direct flights are usually even cheaper as long as you book well in advance.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

    Since Durban to Cape Town is an internal flight within South Africa, you will not need a visa to board the plane. However, a valid form of government issued photo ID will be required, which could mean a valid passport for foreign nationals, or for residents, simply an ID Book or a South African driving licence. Children will need a birth certificate, or a certified copy of it, which is no older than three months old. For passengers under 16 years old, written permission from their parents or guardians will be required, along with their ID or birth certificate.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Durban King Shaka Intl. Booking flights from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Cape Town from 9 different airlines. 2h 15m is how long a flight from Durban to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town round-trip?

    FlySafair, at R2 423, was found to be the cheapest airline from Durban to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lift and Airlink. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Cape Town one-way?

    R2 353 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Cemair, with prices starting from R2 370 and R2 406, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Durban to Cape Town are FlySafair (87%), Global Aviation Operations (83%) and Cemair (0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R963. While the most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R1 786 on average our data indicates R5 000 when flying from Durban to Cape Town.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Cape Town?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    If you're on a stopover in Johannesburg and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg in need of a car hire can book one at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R945.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    If you're on a stopover in Johannesburg and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium. Those on a layover in Johannesburg interested in visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium can do so by travelling 34,2 km, 31,2 km, and 29,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg Lanseria. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg Lanseria for about R946 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Cape Town flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of R109). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R146). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Durban to Cape Town?

    When flying to Cape Town from Durban, you're most likely to look at booking your flight through the Cheapflights' website on one of the local airlines as they have the most affordable airfares depending on when you decide to fly. Alternatively, if you are more concerned about keeping our planet safe and want to do your part, we would recommend booking through British Airways for a sustainable travel operator. British Airways are somewhat of a leader in the fight against carbon emission reduction strategies. One of their most innovative solutions is a concept called carbon offsetting, which means that the company invests in technologies and programs that counteract carbon emissions and fight against global warming. When you book your ticket you will be given the option of paying for a ticket that includes a contribution which will be invested by the airline in a specific project.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Durban to Cape Town?

    Making sure your luggage is as light as possible when you fly the short distance from Durban to Cape Town is a way for you as a traveller to contribute to eco-friendly travel. The first thing you can do is purchase light cases made of polycarbonate that are strong enough to withstand the fast-paced movement of a busy airport, but light enough to be hassle-free and lend to minimal additional weight. Next, carefully consider your clothing choices and coordinate your outfits to be able to interchange fewer items to achieve multiple looks with less clothing. Remove any excess packaging from items like toiletries to further reduce unnecessary weight in your case. Another option is to pick airlines that engage in recycled materials where possible, for example, Lift Airlines serve all the available meals in 100% recycled packaging, bought from companies that support local recycling projects.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town

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FlexFlightCheapestR1 351AverageR2 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn AirCheapestR1 441AverageR3 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapestR1 680AverageR2 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR1 769AverageR2 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR1 923AverageR5 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR1 936AverageR4 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR2 836AverageR4 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR3 867AverageR4 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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