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$1,147+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

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RDU — CPT
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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 Tuesday

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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 21, 2024.

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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 21, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/236:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/12:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,865
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/234:05 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop35h 50mLufthansa
Sun 12/16:30 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops34h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$1,903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 11/236:00 amRDU - CPT
3 stops48h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/11:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops36h 06mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$2,258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 11/225:59 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop17h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/18:50 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/156:20 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Wed 1/18:05 amCPT - RDU
2 stops39h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/21$3,652
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 11/229:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops45h 06mKenya Airways
Sun 12/12:25 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 12mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/20$4,727
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/179:30 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 1/36:45 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/21$15,646

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/31

6:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

1:50 pm-2:09 pm

3 stops31h 19m

$1,147

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-9:40 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/24

11:00 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops47h 42m

$1,148

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,189

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

7:10 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

2:25 pm-12:47 pm

3 stops28h 22m

$1,211

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/17

9:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

6:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,216

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/18

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops59h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,277

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/1

10:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/9

8:50 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop29h 07m

$1,327

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/29

4:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops58h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

6:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,366

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

10:30 am-10:00 am

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:40 am-5:09 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,378

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/29

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

11:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,404

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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 15, 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 $1,286). 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 21, 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 18, 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 November 21, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
663 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 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 Virgin Atlantic ($1,193), United Airlines ($1,195), and Ethiopian Air ($1,964).

  • 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 $1,286). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,098Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,248Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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