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Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town from £41

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CPT
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

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 Tuesday or Saturday 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£83

One-way from

£41

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£90

Good round-trip deal

£92 or less

Good one-way deal

£44 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/9-7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
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Lift
  • Lift
  • 28/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 18 August 2025.

Tue 30/918:15DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Tue 7/1017:45CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 16/8£83
Tue 2/918:15DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Wed 3/919:40CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 17/8£87
Fri 29/818:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Mon 1/907:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/8£90
Thu 4/918:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Tue 9/907:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 17/8£95
Mon 1/918:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Thu 4/907:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/8£100
Mon 1/918:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Mon 8/907:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/8£105
Sat 23/810:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Tue 26/807:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 17/8£106
Fri 5/918:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Fri 12/907:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 17/8£111
Thu 25/919:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Mon 29/917:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 16/8£123
Wed 24/918:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Sat 27/913:30CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 16/8£125

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Durban

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/9

18:15-20:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

17:45-19:50

Nonstop2h 05m

£83

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

18:15-20:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

19:40-21:45

Nonstop2h 05m

£87

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/8

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

07:10-09:15

Nonstop2h 05m

£90

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/9

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

15:00-17:05

Nonstop2h 05m

£95

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/9

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

07:10-09:15

Nonstop2h 05m

£100

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/9

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

07:10-09:15

Nonstop2h 05m

£105

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/9

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

07:10-09:15

Nonstop2h 05m

£111

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£41

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/8

18:05-20:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£41

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 26/10

14:05-16:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£49

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,311). 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 18 August 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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 10 August 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from DUR to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 18 August 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
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
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Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
FlySafair
8.2
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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 9 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, 443 users have taken a look at flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl.

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

    Currently priced at £66, Lift will fly you from Durban to Cape Town and back. In addition to Lift, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FlySafair and Cemair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £74 and £118, respectively. Lift is 40% 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 Global Aviation Operations (89%), FlySafair (86%) or Cemair (83%) 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 £38. On average you can expect to pay £85. The most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £69.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,311). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LiftCheapest£66Average£133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapest£74Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapest£118Average£186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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