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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban from £40

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DUR
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Durban (DUR). 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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£103

One-way from

£40

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£115

Good round-trip deal

£101 or less

Good one-way deal

£47 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 16/2-1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Durban
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FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 30/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Durban
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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. 5% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.

Sun 26/1006:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 9/1120:25DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10£112
Fri 24/1007:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Wed 29/1010:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Deal found 23/10£115
Mon 27/1011:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Mon 27/1018:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10£124
Wed 5/1119:40CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sun 9/1120:25DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 22/10£133
Wed 29/1006:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Fri 21/1119:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 22/10£151
Wed 26/1115:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Wed 3/1210:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Deal found 23/10£157
Sat 25/1013:25CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Tue 28/1009:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 23/10£158
Sun 26/1017:10CPT - DUR
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1120:25DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£159
Mon 3/1117:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Thu 20/1119:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 22/10£166
Tue 4/1117:50CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Wed 19/1119:30DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 22/10£173
Mon 27/1017:00CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Thu 6/1120:20DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 22/10£174

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Durban

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

15:35-17:40

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/2

14:35-16:55

Nonstop2h 20m

£122

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/3

11:15-17:20

1 stop6h 05m

£151

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

15:00-17:05

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/12

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£157

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/3

16:20-20:20

1 stop4h 00m

£160

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

06:05-10:40

1 stop4h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 28/2

11:15-17:20

1 stop6h 05m

£166

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 20/11

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

£166

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

17:50-19:50

Nonstop2h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 23/11

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

£173

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 25/11

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

£173

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/11

19:30-21:45

Nonstop2h 15m

£173

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

07:10-09:15

Nonstop2h 05m

£52

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Durban

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Durban. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Durban may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Durban (average of £49). Flying from Cape Town to Durban 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 CPT to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Cape Town to Durban by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 24 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with FlySafair from Cape Town to Durban by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
FlySafair
8.3
Very Good
113 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

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
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

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.

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

    You will need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl if you want to fly from Cape Town to Durban. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to King Shaka Intl (DUR) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to Durban from the Cape Town airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CPT to DUR to be around 11h 35m.

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

    The Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl flight path was viewed by 342 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Durban in 2h 05m. Fly via FlySafair, Airlink, or Lift to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Durban is about 793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £72, FlySafair will fly you from Cape Town to Durban 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 £73 and £123, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Durban for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Durban are FlySafair (96%), Global Aviation Operations (80%) and Cemair (78%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Durban? While on average our users pay £98, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £45. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl), is priced around £491.

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

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

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

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Durban (average of £49). Flying from Cape Town to Durban 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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FlySafairCheapest£72Average£103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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