Cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town to Durban flights take just under 2 hours.

Flag carriers like British Airways operate on this route, as well as budget airlines like Safair, kulula and Mango Airlines. To compare all Cape Town to Durban flight options, use the Cheapflights search tool and add filters to narrow down your results.

Although this is the quietest of South Africa’s Golden Triangle routes, there are still more than eight flights from Cape Town to Durban a day.

You’ll set off from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

To find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Durban, fly from Cape Town International to King Shaka International. For the best deals, use the search tool to view prices of all available flights on this route, and to compare costs on different travel dates. And don’t forget to factor in additional costs, like transport in your destination, when you calculate the price of your ticket.

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban are a great way to see more of South Africa. And if you’ve already done Cape Town and Johannesburg, Durban should definitely be next on your list. South Africa’s third-largest city is home to a string of beautiful beaches that go by the name of the Golden Mile. And there are game reserves close by, not to mention attractions like the Botanic Gardens, Moses Mabhida Stadium and uShaka Marine World to check off your list. Weather-wise, Durban has a sub-tropical climate with an average summer temperature of 24°C. Cape Town, meanwhile, has a Mediterranean climate with cooler winters and a year-round average of 17°C.

Cape Town is home to just one commercial airport - Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is fairly close to the city centre of Cape Town. The modern airport has dedicated domestic and international terminals, which are connected by a check-in terminal between them. Both terminals are split into an arrivals level below and a departures level above, featuring duty free shops, restaurants, prayer rooms and lounges. Most restaurants typically close by night. If you do not intend on driving to the airport, you can get to Cape Town International Airport with a shuttle bus service from the Cape Town city centre. Durban as well is home to just one commercial airport - King Shaka International Airport (DUR), which is a moderate distance from the city centre of Durban. A modern airport that opened in 2010, it has a single passenger terminal which also has an upper level for departures and a lower level for arrivals. The terminal has a good selection of shops and restaurants that stay open till late. King Shaka International Airport has many international car hire providers on site, and designated airport buses offer hourly service from the airport to the city centre at affordable prices.

As it is a short, roughly 2 hour flight, almost all airlines will fly direct from Cape Town to Durban. This includes FlySafair, Cemair, and British Airways.

Although Cape Town to Durban is a short flight, you may be able to save some money by choosing to take a stopover in Johannesburg, usually in Lanseria International Airport (HLA) or O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). However, these stopovers can range from around 2 hours to 17 hours long, and increase the length of your journey by around 3 hours to 19 hours. On top of that, they are usually around the same price as direct flights when booked in advance.

Since Cape Town to Durban is an internal flight within the same country, a visa will not be required to board the flight. However, a government issued photo id that is valid will be needed, which might mean a current passport for foreigners, or for South African residents, an ID Book or a driving licence issued in South Africa. Minors will require a Birth Certificate, or a certified copy of it which is no older than 3 months old. For those under 16 years old, they will need written permission from their guardian or parents, as well as their Identification or birth certificate.

Booking a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cape Town to Durban. On a typical day, there are 10 flights from Cape Town Intl to King Shaka Intl, all of which are around 2h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Durban.

Flights from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl have been viewed 27 684 times in the past calendar month.

Departing from Cape Town to Durban will take you 2h 05m. The distance from Cape Town to Durban is about 1276 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Durban is Lift. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R1 492 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hahn Air and FlySafair, starting at R1 624 and R1 653 round-trip. Lift is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Durban are FlySafair (93%), Global Aviation Operations (83%) and Cemair (81%).

On average you can expect to pay R4 916 for a flight from Cape Town to Durban. The cheapest flight overall is R728 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl) is currently priced at R1 754.

Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Durban stopover in Johannesburg most frequently.

The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg in need of a car hire can book one at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R466.

Cape Town to Durban flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Port Elizabeth.

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Durban.

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Durban (average of R74). Flying from Cape Town to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of R106). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

When flying from Cape Town to Durban, you can pick from one of the following three airlines: British Airways, CemAir and FlySafair. FlySafair is known for its sustainable travel – encouraging passengers to travel without luggage, which brings both fuel consumption and ticket prices down. British Airways have taken major steps to reduce carbon emissions, such as retiring a whole fleet of planes. They are now flying more modern and fuel-efficient aircrafts and have also reduced aircraft noise by more than 10% in the last five years. CemAir recently signed an interline agreement with Emirates and they are now working together in order to provide more efficient and eco-friendly solutions to their customers.

One of the major tips when it comes to sustainable travel is to pack light – we know it's always tempting to cram a suitcase to the maximum, but sticking to the luggage limits can help lower an aircraft’s emissions significantly. Another tip when flying from Cape Town to Durban is to come prepared – airlines always provide for a delicious meal on-the-go and wonderful drinks, but preparing those things ahead in your own reusable packaging is a no-brainer. Bring your own headphones, take a reusable water bottle, and prepare a sandwich the day before; this will not only make your flight more comfortable, it will also save you some extra cash, and it makes eco-friendly sense as it generates much less waste.