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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$179	LIFT Airline Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban is currently $179
Cheapest one-way flight	$85	LIFT Airline Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Durban is currently $85
Last-minute weekend getaway	$179	LIFT Airline Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Durban is currently $179
Cheapest business class flights	$1,107	South African 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban is currently $1,107

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to Durban takes 2 hr
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 Cape Town to Durban is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–160
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–330

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Durban

FlySafair

Nonstop

from $183

Typical price: $125–275

50 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - DUR Every day

799 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DUR Every day
LIFT Airline

Nonstop

from $193

Typical price: $150–305

14 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - DUR Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DUR Every day
CemAir Pty

Nonstop

from $281

Typical price: $185–355

14 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - DUR Every day

7 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DUR Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Airlink

Typical price: $265–425

144 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DUR Every day
South African

from $310

Typical price: $240–360

131 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DUR Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Durban

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $160.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with LIFT Airline from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with LIFT Airline from $85.

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

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Cape Town to Durban is $183, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Cape Town to Durban is $193, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Cape Town to Durban is $281, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest South African flight from Cape Town to Durban is $310, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban starts at $179 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $85 and departs on Wed, May 6.

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

Peak season is Dec–Jan when the weather is hot, though temperatures remain warm year-round with the driest period Jun–Jul. Local events include the July Handicap horse race and the Durban International Film Festival (both Jul) and the Awesome Africa Music Festival (Sep–Oct). The Hindu festival of Kavadi (or Thaipusam), featuring street parties and parades, is celebrated Jan–Feb and again Apr–May during Chithirai Masam (Tamil new year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Durban.
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 Cape Town to Durban 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 Cape Town to Durban.

In terms of nonstop flights, FlySafair is the most popular. FlySafair offers 50 nonstop flights and 799 connecting flights per week. FlySafair flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Durban are:

LIFT Airline offers 14 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. LIFT Airline flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
CemAir Pty offers 14 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. CemAir Pty flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
Airlink offers 144 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
South African offers 131 connecting flights per week. South African flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with LIFT Airline from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with LIFT Airline from $85.

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

The cheapest FlySafair flight from Cape Town to Durban is $183, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Cape Town to Durban is $193, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Cape Town to Durban is $281, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest South African flight from Cape Town to Durban is $310, flying from May 21 to May 24.

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

There are 50 FlySafair direct flights from Cape Town to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 LIFT Airline direct flights from Cape Town to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 CemAir Pty direct flights from Cape Town to Durban 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 Cape Town and Durban at price $179 is offered by LIFT Airline from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and Durban start at $179 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with LIFT Airline.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Durban, 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 Cape Town and Durban start at $1,107 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Durban start at $179 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Durban, 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 Cape Town and Durban starts at $179 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with LIFT Airline.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Durban at price $179 is offered by LIFT Airline from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Durban, 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.