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$808+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$909
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$808
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,511
From Durham to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/19:55 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/610:00 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$909
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/59:55 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:00 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$910
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:25 amRDU - CPT
2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 3/42:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,151
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/59:35 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 5/176:55 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops29h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/306:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/271:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,348
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/244:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops57h 46mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:45 amRDU - CPT
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:50 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop19h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/232:18 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops24h 12mDelta
Sun 3/28:50 amCPT - RDU
1 stop38h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,421
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/245:33 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops31h 07mLufthansa
Sun 3/23:50 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,447

Find flights from Durham to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

9:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

10:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$909

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

10:00 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$910

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/26

10:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/4

2:25 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$1,151

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

9:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

6:55 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$1,173

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 18m

$1,348

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/24

4:35 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops57h 46m

$1,352

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

5:24 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$1,418

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/23

2:18 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/2

8:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,421

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/24

5:33 pm-7:40 am

2 stops31h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/2

3:50 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,447

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

7:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$808

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durham to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 DU8 to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Durham?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Durham. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Durham to Cape Town are Qatar Airways ($808), Ethiopian Air ($864), and Delta ($1,133).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 4 airlines flying from Durham to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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