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$871+ 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
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Cape Town

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Round-trip from

$1,164
(Ovago)

One-way from

$871
(oojo)

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July

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February

Average price

$1,391
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:29 amRDU - CPT
2 stops30h 41mKenya Airways
Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops28h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,156
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/106:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/192:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops29h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,164
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/12:15 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,199
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1010:50 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 3/192:00 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops35h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1010:50 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/198:40 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop28h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/307:56 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop39h 54mDelta
Sun 4/278:05 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop22h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/63:01 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,509
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/69:28 amRDU - CPT
2 stops42h 32mSWISS
Sun 4/138:40 amCPT - RDU
2 stops39h 07mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,525

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 February 20, 2025.

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Durham

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

2:35 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops29h 28m

$1,164

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/23

7:49 pm-11:00 am

2 stops57h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

6:55 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,201

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

10:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

2:00 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,219

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

7:03 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

2:30 pm-12:51 pm

3 stops28h 21m

$1,244

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/22

6:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,283

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

7:56 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

8:05 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop22h 57m

$1,424

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

3:01 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 36m

$1,509

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

9:28 am-10:00 am

2 stops42h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

8:40 am-5:47 pm

2 stops39h 07m

$1,525

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

5:41 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/14

12:35 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops40h 26m

$1,750

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$871

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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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 67 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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