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

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Home Africa South Africa Cape Town Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town

How to find the cheapest flight from
Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT)

DUR - CPT
Price
R1 616 - R2 485
CPT
Temperature
19 - 29 °C
CPT
Rainfall
9 - 94 mm

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise

Cheapest in

July

Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop

Round-trip from

R1 616

From Durban to Cape Town

One-way from

R945

One-way flight from Durban to Cape Town

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Cape Town?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 14% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Durban. Prices for May average R1 982 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R1 341. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 35% on your journey compared to booking in May

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

It’s optimal to fly from Durban to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town in January, February 2021

The best prices found for DUR to CPT flights in January, February
14 Jan - 15 Jan
R960pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
15 Jan - 18 Jan
R976pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
13 Jan - 14 Jan
R991pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl

Durban to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Durban found for this year
14 Jan - 15 Jan
R960pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
15 Jan - 18 Jan
R976pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
13 Jan - 14 Jan
R991pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl

Direct flights to Cape Town from Durban

Save time with Durban to Cape Town direct flight deals
19 Jan - 2 Feb
R1 387pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
18 Apr - 22 Apr
R1 433pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mango
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Mango
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
20 Jan - 22 Jan
R1 448pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl

Last-minute flights from Durban to Cape Town

Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Durban, departing today and this week
19 Jan - 2 Feb
R1 387pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
20 Jan - 22 Jan
R1 448pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
23 Jan - 30 Jan
R1 463pp
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
FlySafair
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
FlySafair
Direct
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl

One-way flights to Cape Town from Durban

The cheapest one-way flights from Durban to Cape Town
11:10 - 13:20
British Airways
Direct
2h 10m
DUR - CPT
British Airways
R946
8:00 - 14:40
FlySafair
1 stop
6h 40m
DUR - CPT
FlySafair
R1 235
Gotogate
15:45 - 4:00
Multiple Airlines
1 stop
12h 15m
DUR - CPT
Multiple Airlines
R1 281
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Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Durban to Cape Town flights.

Flight FAQs

From Durban to Cape Town

Can I find flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 524 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 524. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R1 387, but on average you can expect to pay R1 585.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl to control the spread of COVID-19?

FlySafair is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

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 Mango, British Airways, and FlySafair. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Are there direct flights from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 524 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Durban to Cape Town under R1 524. A good price for a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town is less than R1 585.

Are there last-minute flights available from Durban to Cape Town for under R1 524?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Durban to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R1 524.

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

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

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

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

14 flight departures from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl per day on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 43% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 57% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Durban or Cape Town?

Durban will have greater rainfall in 0 compared to Cape Town over the next 20 days.

Is Durban weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 29 °C range in February. The weather in Cape Town is generally the same as Durban's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.

How long does is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

For as low as R1 601, Kulula can have you in Cape Town from Durban in 2h 05m. The distance from Durban to Cape Town is about 1283 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Durban to Cape Town return?

According to our current data, FlySafair (R1 388), Mango (R1 433), and Kulula (R1 601) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Cape Town. FlySafair is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

R671 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FlySafair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Mango, with prices starting from R930 and R1 144, respectively.

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Alternative routes for Durban to Cape Town

Cape Town to Bloemfontein from R1 616 pp
Bloemfontein to Cape Town from R1 662 pp
East London to Cape Town from R1 769 pp
Johannesburg to Bloemfontein from R2 089 pp
Lanseria International Airport to Bloemfontein from R4 147 pp
George to Lanseria International Airport from R4 528 pp

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Durban to Cape Town
Flight duration
2h 08m
Average temperature for January in Cape Town
28.0 °C
Avg rainfall for January in Cape Town
9.0 mm

Airports servicing Durban

Durban (DUR)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Top 5 airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Durban to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Kulula 		R74 R116 No cancel fee 84%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Kulula. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
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Mango 		R89 R135 No cancel fee N/A

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Mango. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
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British Airways 		R96 R136 No cancel fee 70%
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FlySafair 		R79 R148 No cancel fee N/A
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South African 		R135 R220 No cancel fee 78%

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Hourly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town

Morning 6 AM to midday 52% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM 47% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM 1% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight 0% of flight departures
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM
Weekly flight availability
from Durban to Cape Town
Sunday
2 daily flights
Monday
5 daily flights
Tuesday
7 daily flights
Wednesday
7 daily flights
Thursday
12 daily flights
Friday
7 daily flights
Saturday
0 flights
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