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Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town from £42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CPT
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£92

One-way from

£42

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£111

Good round-trip deal

£100 or less

Good one-way deal

£37 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/11-30/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
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Lift
  • Lift
  • 28/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Fri 28/1120:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 30/1106:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 16/10£92
Fri 24/1020:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Tue 28/1019:40CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10£101
Thu 20/1120:55DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Wed 26/1106:40CPT - DUR
1 stop6h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 16/10£131
Wed 22/1010:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Wed 22/1015:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 15/10£133
Fri 24/1020:35DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1020:25CPT - DUR
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10£138
Thu 20/1120:55DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Sun 30/1105:45CPT - DUR
1 stop5h 50mFlySafair
Deal found 15/10£144
Sun 30/1118:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Wed 3/1215:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/10£151
Fri 31/1019:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Tue 4/1117:50CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 15/10£165
Thu 18/1208:40DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1219:40CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£170
Thu 16/1010:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Thu 23/1007:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/10£179
Thu 27/1118:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Sat 6/1213:30CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/10£179

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Durban

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/3

14:45-17:05

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

11:15-13:20

Nonstop2h 05m

£100

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

19:40-08:15

1 stop12h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

06:00-08:05

Nonstop2h 05m

£144

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

08:40-10:50

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

£149

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 24/2

11:15-17:20

1 stop6h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

£159

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

17:50-19:50

Nonstop2h 00m

£165

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/11

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

13:30-15:35

Nonstop2h 05m

£179

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/12

16:20-20:20

1 stop4h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

14:00-19:50

1 stop5h 50m

£191

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-12:40

1 stop5h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

£194

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/10

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£42

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/12

19:30-21:40

Nonstop2h 10m

£50

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £50). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £93). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Durban to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with FlySafair from Durban to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 6
8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.
FlySafair
8.3
Very Good
113 reviews
FlySafair
8.3
Very Good
113 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 6
8.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Nov 2024

JNB - CPT

People from FlySafair helped me at the end with my flight due the delayed if Kenya Airways. If it wasnt fir the people of flysafair, I would lose my flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Cape Town from Durban, then you need to book flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl. There are 10 flights from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) per day to choose from. Flights to Cape Town from King Shaka Intl are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Durban to Cape Town Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?

    Within the past month, 401 users have taken a look at flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl.

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

    For as low as £149, FlySafair can have you in Cape Town from Durban in 2h 10m. Durban and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 793 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at £74, FlySafair will fly you from Durban to Cape Town and back. In addition to FlySafair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lift and Cemair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £84 and £119, respectively. FlySafair is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Durban to Cape Town consider choosing FlySafair (87%), Global Aviation Operations (75%) or Cemair (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from Durban to Cape Town is £28. On average you can expect to pay £79. The most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £70.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Cape Town?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £50). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £93). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest£74Average£102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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