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Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town from £48

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CPT
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£128

One-way from

£48

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
Lift
  • Lift
  • 20/11-27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Durban to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

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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 October 2024.

Wed 20/1118:05DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Wed 27/1115:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 17/10£128
Tue 22/1019:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Sat 26/1011:35CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Deal found 17/10£158
Wed 20/1116:10DUR - CPT
1 stop4h 25mAirlink
Wed 27/1106:35CPT - DUR
1 stop3h 05mAirlink
Deal found 17/10£220
Sat 28/1218:00DUR - CPT
1 stop14h 15mFlySafair
Sat 4/106:20CPT - DUR
1 stop4h 35mFlySafair
Deal found 17/10£347

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,032,784 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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Durban King Shaka IntlCape Town Intl

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/11

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/11

Nonstop2h 05m

£128

Durban King Shaka IntlCape Town Intl

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/1

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

Nonstop2h 05m

£148

Durban King Shaka IntlCape Town Intl

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

1 stop6h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/2

1 stop4h 35m

£167

Durban King Shaka IntlCape Town Intl

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/12

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/12

Nonstop2h 00m

£231

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/10

Best time to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Durban to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 October 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £826). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,142). 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 October 2024.

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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 13 October 2024.

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. Friday afternoons 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 October 2024.

The most flights from DUR to CPT are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and Cemair from Durban to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
73 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8.5
Very Good
73 reviews
8.5
Very Good
73 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8.2
Very Good
108 reviews
8.5
Very Good
73 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

6.8
Okay
302 reviews
8.5
Very Good
73 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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 11 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.

  • Can I find flights from Durban to Cape Town for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Cape Town for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lift for just £128, but on average you can expect to pay £168.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Durban to Cape Town under £200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Durban to Cape Town is less than £152.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Durban to Cape Town for under £200?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Durban to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £200.

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

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

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

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

    On average 4 flights depart from Durban to Cape Town per day.
    Morning (6am - Midday) - 50% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures

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

    For as low as £128, Lift can have you in Cape Town from Durban in 2h 15m. Durban and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 797 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £128, 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 Airlink - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £148 and £167, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FlySafair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £48. Lift flights start at £56 while deals on Cemair start at £78 one-way.

  • 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 (83%) or Cemair (0%) 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 £44. On average you can expect to pay £103. The most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for £72.

  • What does DUR to CPT mean?

    Great question - DUR to CPT just means Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Durban to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Durban to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Durban to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Durban to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Durban to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Durban to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/10.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of £826). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,142). 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

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FlySafairCheapest£62Average£100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LiftCheapest£74Average£144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapest£80Average£131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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