Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town

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From Durban to Cape Town

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 12 daily flights to Cape Town from 9 different airlines. 2h 10m is how long a flight from Durban to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Which airlines flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are FlySafair, Kulula, and British Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R1 783, but on average you can expect to pay R1 976.

Are there direct flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Durban to Cape Town under R1 800. A good price for a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town is less than R1 976.

Are there last-minute flights available from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Durban to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R1 800.

How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?

Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 88 384 times in the past calendar month.

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

British Airways, at R1 783, was found to be the cheapest airline from Durban to Cape Town.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include FlySafair and Kulula. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

R803 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kulula and British Airways, with prices starting from R980 and R1 028, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Durban to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Airlink, Cemair or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R876. While the most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R1 783 on average our data indicates R4 918 when flying from Durban to Cape Town.

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 (98%), Qatar Airways (75%) and Cemair (72%).

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.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.

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.