Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Cape Town (DUR - CPT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$189	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town is currently $189
Cheapest one-way flight	$88	LIFT Airline Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Durban to Cape Town is currently $88
Last-minute weekend getaway	$189	FlySafair Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Durban to Cape Town is currently $189
Cheapest business class flights	$1,107	South African 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town is currently $1,107

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Durban to Cape Town takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–200
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–315

Popular airlines from Durban to Cape Town

FlySafair

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $130–275

50 weekly nonstop flights

DUR - CPT Every day

910 weekly connecting flights

DUR - CPT Every day
LIFT Airline

Nonstop

from $223

Typical price: $155–320

14 weekly nonstop flights

DUR - CPT Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

DUR - CPT Every day
CemAir Pty

Nonstop

from $292

Typical price: $185–360

14 weekly nonstop flights

DUR - CPT Every day

6 weekly connecting flights

DUR - CPT Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Airlink

Typical price: $270–425

160 weekly connecting flights

DUR - CPT Every day
South African

from $310

Typical price: $235–365

152 weekly connecting flights

DUR - CPT Every day

Popular airports near Durban

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
Margate Airport (MGH)

Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Durban to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $110 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $189. The cheapest one-way flight was with LIFT Airline from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Durban to Cape Town is $189, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Durban to Cape Town is $223, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Durban to Cape Town is $292, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest South African flight from Durban to Cape Town is $310, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town starts at $189 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $88 and departs on Wed, May 6.

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Durban to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Durban to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Durban to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Durban to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, FlySafair is the most popular. FlySafair offers 50 nonstop flights and 910 connecting flights per week. FlySafair flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town are:

LIFT Airline offers 14 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. LIFT Airline flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
CemAir Pty offers 14 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. CemAir Pty flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Airlink offers 160 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
South African offers 152 connecting flights per week. South African flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Durban and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $189. The cheapest one-way flight was with LIFT Airline from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Durban to Cape Town is $189, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Durban to Cape Town is $223, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Durban to Cape Town is $292, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest South African flight from Durban to Cape Town is $310, flying from May 28 to May 31.

FlySafair, CemAir Pty and LIFT Airline fly direct from Durban to Cape Town.

There are 50 FlySafair direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 LIFT Airline direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 CemAir Pty direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Cape Town at price $189 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

FlySafair, CemAir Pty and LIFT Airline fly direct from Durban to Cape Town.

There are 50 FlySafair direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 LIFT Airline direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 CemAir Pty direct flights from Durban to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Durban to Cape Town on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Durban and Cape Town start at $189 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with FlySafair.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durban to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Durban and Cape Town start at $1,107 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Durban and Cape Town start at $189 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Durban to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Durban and Cape Town starts at $189 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with FlySafair.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Cape Town at price $189 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Durban to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.