Question 1

How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Durban to Cape Town will take you 2h 10m. There are 1283 km between Durban and Cape Town. All flights are typically direct.

Question 2

Can I find flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kulula for just R1 203, but on average you can expect to pay R1 492.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 14 daily flights to Cape Town from 5 different airlines. 2h 10m is how long a flight from Durban to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R680. While the most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R1 203 on average our data indicates R1 278 when flying from Durban to Cape Town.

Question 6

What days are direct flights available from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 7

How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 73 934 times in the past calendar month.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

July can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Durban with a flight ticket averaging about R1 970. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as R1 380. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 9

How many flights depart from Durban to Cape Town on average per day?

Accepted Answer

Travellers can expect 5 flights from Durban to Cape Town on average per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 60% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 20% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 20% of flight departures

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Durban to Cape Town for under R2 100?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Durban to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R2 100.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Durban to Cape Town are FlySafair (98%), British Airways (93%) and Cemair (92%).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

R561 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kulula. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FlySafair and Airlink, with prices starting from R995 and R1 412, respectively.

Question 14

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town (DUR - CPT)?

Accepted Answer

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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Kulula, at R1 203, was found to be the cheapest airline from Durban to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be FlySafair. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 16

Are there direct flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Durban to Cape Town under R1 300. A good price for a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town is less than R1 492.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 14% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which airlines operate flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How frequent are flights between Durban and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

Which airports serve Durban and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

DUR - CPT	Price	R106 - R163
CPT	Temperature	12 - 21 °C
CPT	Precipitation	20 - 100 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
47%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
43%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
9%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	11daily flights
Monday	17daily flights
Tuesday	11daily flights
Wednesday	17daily flights
Thursday	15daily flights
Friday	15daily flights
Saturday	12daily flights

Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Durban to Cape Town

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