Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Durban, FlySafair or Cemair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Durban are FlySafair and Cemair. With an average price for the route of R2 742 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Cemair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R3 531 and an overall rating of 6,6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Durban take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 2h 00m to travel the 2 054 km between Cape Town and Durban.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Durban per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 9 and 14 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 81 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Durban per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 9 and 14 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 81 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Durban was R906 for a one-way ticket and R2 299 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

FlySafair connects Cape Town to Durban with 50 flights per week. Cemair also offers 14 flights per week, while Global Aviation Operations follows with 14 flights per week.

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

FlySafair connects Cape Town to Durban with 50 flights per week. Cemair also offers 14 flights per week, while Global Aviation Operations follows with 14 flights per week.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Durban on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Durban on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 6:00 and will be landing in Durban at 8:05.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Durban jets off at 19:40 and lands at 21:45.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Durban. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlexFlight, FlySafair, Hahn Air, Lift and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Hahn Air at R902 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Durban. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlexFlight, FlySafair, Hahn Air, Lift and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Hahn Air at R902 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Durban flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Durban.

Question 16

On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Durban on a daily basis.

Question 17

Does Cape Town International have airport lounges?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for both international and domestic flights. But, as you're travelling on a domestic flight, the lounges you are looking for are all located in the Domestic Departures Terminal, and include those for SAA, BA, The Premier Lounge and the SLOW Lounge. Budget a minimum of around R300 upwards for a two-hour stay.

Question 18

Where can I hire a car at King Shaka International (DUR)?

Accepted Answer

Car hire is definitely something you could consider once you land in Durban. The airport is quite small and therefore rather compact so car hire is not only easy to find but also quick to get to. The plethora of car rental agencies is located in the open parking right next to the terminal, just south of the main terminal entrance. The car rental area is clearly signposted, though any security guard will be able to point you in its direction. If you’re still lost, check out the airport info desk which is located near to the Arrivals Hall on the lower level of the terminal building.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Durban is February, where tickets cost R2 169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R3 723 and R3 415 respectively.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Durban is February, where tickets cost R2 169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R3 723 and R3 415 respectively.

Question 21

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Durban.

Question 22

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 23

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Durban with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

Question 24

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Durban from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 25

How often are flights from Cape Town to Durban delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cape Town and Durban historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 28

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Durban were found on Lift (R2 299) and FlySafair (R2 703).

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Durban were found on Lift (R2 299) and FlySafair (R2 703).

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Durban, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Durban, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Durban from Cape Town usually cost between R1 959 and R2 897 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R2 299 on Lift (Sept 10–Sept 14).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Durban is FlySafair, followed by Lift and Cemair.

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