Cape Town

$833+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

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RDU — CPT
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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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 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$911
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$833
(Gurufare)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,683
From Durham to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Durham to Cape Town Intl
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 December 22, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:50 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/98:50 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,927
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/269:45 amRDU - CPT
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Tue 1/79:15 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop23h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,602
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/234:05 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop35h 50mLufthansa
Wed 1/86:30 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop26h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$3,090
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:48 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops33h 52mQatar Airways
Wed 1/87:10 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops35h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$3,354
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:53 amRDU - CPT
2 stops47h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/62:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$3,437
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:36 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops26h 34mKLM
Tue 1/711:20 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops26h 03mKLM
Deal found 12/21$3,726
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/249:19 amRDU - CPT
3 stops45h 16mKenya Airways
Tue 1/72:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 16mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/21$5,285
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/229:30 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 1/76:45 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$5,907

Find flights from Durham to Cape Town within your budget

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/14

6:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$911

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/18

5:37 am-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/25

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$915

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/18

9:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/25

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$923

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/4

7:15 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

11:00 pm-9:57 am

2 stops41h 57m

$1,150

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/23

1:50 pm-8:33 pm

3 stops36h 43m

$1,242

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

3:01 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$1,377

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/14

7:20 pm-6:50 am

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/23

9:15 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop27h 21m

$6,969

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$833

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/4

3:35 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$881

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

6:24 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 16m

$1,070

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Cape Town

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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 December 20, 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.

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 December 22, 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 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 December 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Kenya Airways and Delta 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.
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
778 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air ($833), Qatar Airways ($1,070), and United Airlines ($1,122).

  • 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,098Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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