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$81+ Cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban (CPT - DUR)

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DUR
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in August or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Durban (DUR). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$102
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Lift)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$170

Good round-trip deal

$124 or less

Good one-way deal

$45 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:35 pmCPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sat 5/319:30 pmDUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/24$102
This Lift deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Lift is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:45 amCPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Thu 5/226:05 pmDUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Deal found 3/24$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:40 pmCPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/910:00 amDUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$164
This Cemair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cemair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:10 amCPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Mon 5/268:40 amDUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 3/24$187
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/93:20 pmCPT - DUR
1 stop4h 30mAirlink
Tue 6/244:20 pmDUR - CPT
1 stop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 3/24$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:00 pmCPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mHahn Air Systems
Mon 4/74:45 pmDUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mHahn Air Systems
Deal found 3/24$298

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Durban 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Durban that are best for you.

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Durban

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Price

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/24

3:35 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 5/31

9:30 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$102

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:45 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/22

6:05 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$138

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

7:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/9

10:00 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$164

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/10

6:10 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/26

8:40 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$187

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

8:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/12

6:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$233

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

3:20 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/24

4:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$235

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/7

4:45 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$298

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

7:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$81

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/6

11:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$89

Cape TownDurban

CPT - DUR

CPTDUR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/31

7:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$96

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Durban

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Durban in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Durban flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Durban flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Durban flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Durban flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Durban flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Durban

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durban from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Durban

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Durban. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban. 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 Cape Town to Durban?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from Cape Town to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,918). 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 CPT to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Durban in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Durban

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Durban. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to DUR are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 1.2 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Durban, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, FlySafair and South African. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
112 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.3
Good
30 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
261 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

    To fly from Cape Town to Durban, you need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to King Shaka Intl (DUR). Nonstop flights to Durban King Shaka Intl from Cape Town Intl take 2h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 11 outbound flights from Cape Town Intl to King Shaka Intl offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Durban flight route?

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl was viewed by 336 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Durban round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Durban is FlySafair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lift and Cemair, starting at $138 and $187 round-trip. FlySafair is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lift. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cemair and FlySafair, with prices starting from $89 and $96, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban?

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Durban is $37. On average you can expect to pay $94. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl), can usually be booked for $212.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from Cape Town to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,918). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Durban

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Durban. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CemairCheapest$83Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LiftCheapest$95Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlySafairCheapest$100Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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