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$1,053+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

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RDU — CPT
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 November 4, 2024.

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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 November 4, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/185:46 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/46:45 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,087
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/189:35 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 12/48:40 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/37:04 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops36h 26mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/101:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops34h 51mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3$1,188
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/76:13 amRDU - CPT
2 stops46h 47mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/135:15 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops30h 36mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,195
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/79:55 amRDU - CPT
2 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 11/132:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 12/412:55 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/119:30 amCPT - RDU
2 stops55h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,323
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/312:55 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/107:50 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,496
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/104:51 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops31h 49mLufthansa
Sun 11/176:30 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop26h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/3$1,571
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1512:57 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 33mKLM
Wed 12/2511:59 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops30h 53mKLM
Deal found 11/4$1,629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/156:20 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Mon 12/308:05 amCPT - RDU
2 stops41h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/4$3,054
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:00 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops44h 45mEmirates
Thu 12/266:25 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops34h 17mEmirates
Deal found 11/4$5,460

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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

3:11 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops43h 14m

$1,085

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

1:38 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$1,183

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

6:20 pm-6:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,205

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/12

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,682

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/12

6:00 am-1:00 pm

3 stops48h 00m

$1,964

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

7:51 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 pm-9:39 am

1 stop19h 39m

$1,053

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/18

5:46 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/4

6:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,087

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/18

9:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/4

8:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,114

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

6:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops48h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

1:50 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops30h 05m

$1,178

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

2:41 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/14

9:15 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$1,328

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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 November 1, 2024.

Booking 21 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.

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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 $1,285). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 4, 2024.

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 November 3, 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.

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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 November 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa from Durham to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,881 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,226 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 5 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.

  • Can I find flights from Durham to Cape Town for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Durham to Cape Town for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,053, but on average you can expect to pay $6,125.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Durham to Cape Town for under $1,400?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Durham to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

  • 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 KLM ($1,433), United Airlines ($1,682), and Ethiopian Air ($1,964).

  • What does RDU to CPT mean?

    RDU and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RDU to CPT refers to a flight route from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Greensboro/H. Point Airport (GSO), Fayetteville Airport (FAY), Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field Airport (LYH), Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV), Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds Airport (INT) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Durham 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 Durham to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Durham 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Durham 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 Durham to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Durham 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 Durham to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Durham to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • 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 $1,285). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 5 airlines flying from Durham to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,098Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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