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Cheapest round-trip
$152
Typical prices: $109-$166
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DUR - CPT • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$157
Typical prices: $108-$162
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Wed 8/19Sun 8/23
DUR - CPT • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Cemair, FlySafair and others. Average duration is 2h 16m
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Cheap Flights from Durban to Cape Town (DUR-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Durban to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Durban to Cape Town

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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10:00 am - 12:15 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 3:35 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$152Lift
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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6:05 pm - 8:20 pm
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CPT
2h 15mnonstop
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8:45 am - 10:50 am
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2h 05mnonstop
$157Lift
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 13
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10:00 am - 12:15 pm
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CPT
2h 15mnonstop
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7:10 am - 9:15 am
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DUR
2h 05mnonstop
$158Lift
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:05 pm - 8:20 pm
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CPT
2h 15mnonstop
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7:10 am - 9:15 am
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DUR
2h 05mnonstop
$159Lift
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26
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4:45 pm - 7:05 pm
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CPT
2h 20mnonstop
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11:35 am - 1:35 pm
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DUR
2h 00mnonstop
$160Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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1:55 pm - 4:15 pm
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CPT
2h 20mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 5:05 pm
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DUR
2h 05mnonstop
$161Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
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4:45 pm - 7:05 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 5:05 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$165Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 2
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7:15 am - 9:35 am
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2h 20mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 8:30 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$166FlySafair
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:20 pm - 10:30 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 7:50 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$168Cemair
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 14
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1:50 pm - 4:10 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 9:45 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$169FlySafair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Durban to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Durban to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Durban to Cape Town departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Durban to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Durban to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Durban to Cape Town is August, where tickets cost $129 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $220 and $207 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Durban to Cape Town, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Durban to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Durban to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Durban to Cape Town

  • How can I get to King Shaka International Airport?

    There is an airport shuttle service that runs between the popular hotels and well-visited destinations to King Shaka International Airport. From Durban City Centre, the shuttle passes Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Botanical Gardens, uShaka Marine World, Suncoast Casino and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Make a booking with airportbus@mweb.co.za. Depending on where you embark, the prices are between R100,00 and R150,00.

  • What public transport is available at Cape Town International Airport?

    The MyCiti bus rapid transit operates from the MyCiTi Airport Bus Station outside the main airport terminal to the Civic Centre Bus Station located on Hertzog Boulevard in the city centre. Buses depart from the A01 Airport to Civic Centre route every 20 minutes. They run daily from 5:00am to 9:30pm and the 20 kilometre trip takes about 30 minutes. Buy a MyConnect Card from around R35 at MyCiti stations kiosks. Any authorised taxi companies charge between R350,00 and R600,00 and can be found outside the Arrivals Terminal on the ground floor. Ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt are available to transport you. The pick-up area is at the P2 parkade and a drive to the city centre will cost around R200,00.  

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to Cape Town was $74 for a one-way ticket and $152 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Durban and Cape Town?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Durban King Shaka Intl. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Durban to Cape Town flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Durban to Cape Town?

    There are nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to Cape Town, Airlink or FlySafair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Cape Town are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of $231 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $172 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Durban to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Durban with another airline. Booking your flights between Durban and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Durban to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $86 or less one-way and $168 or less round-trip.
  • King Shaka International Airport, with the abbreviation KSIA, is also called La Mercy Airport and is not to be confused as 2 separate airports. It serves the cities of both Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Durban City Centre is 34 kilometres from the airport and Pietermaritzburg is 104 kilometres away.
  • Airlines that service domestic flights from King Shaka International Airport are Airlink, Safair and South African Airways
  • Cape Town International Airport is a one of the focus cities for South African Airways and hub for FlySafair. The domestic terminal for flights to Durban is located on the right side of the terminal building. .

Prefer to fly direct from Durban to Cape Town?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Tuesday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Wednesday

Cemair,Eswatini Air,FlySafair, +1 more

Cemair,Eswatini Air, +2 more

Thursday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Friday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Saturday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Sunday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Tuesday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Wednesday

Cemair,Eswatini Air,FlySafair, +1 more

Cemair,Eswatini Air, +2 more

Thursday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Friday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Saturday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

Sunday

Cemair,FlySafair,Global Aviation Operations

Cemair,FlySafair, +1 more

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

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