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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Durban that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
1:00 - 10:05CPT-DUR
2h 05mdirect
13:05 - 15:20DUR-CPT
2h 15mdirect
R1 971Lift
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Tue, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 28
2:00 - 10:05CPT-DUR
2h 05mdirect
14:05 - 16:20DUR-CPT
2h 15mdirect
R2 233Lift
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Thu, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 2
13:40 - 22:45CPT-DUR
2h 05mdirect
10:45 - 13:05DUR-CPT
2h 20mdirect
R2 252FlySafair
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Thu, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 24
13:40 - 22:45CPT-DUR
2h 05mdirect
15:25 - 17:45DUR-CPT
2h 20mdirect
R2 271FlySafair
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Mon, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 26
13:00 - 21:00CPT-DUR
2h 00mdirect
4:40 - 7:05DUR-CPT
2h 25mdirect
R2 872Cemair
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Thu, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 23
7:35 - 15:35CPT-DUR
2h 00mdirect
4:40 - 7:05DUR-CPT
2h 25mdirect
R3 022Cemair
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Thu, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 23
17:20 - 20:00CPT-DUR
20h 40m1 stop
14:40 - 6:15DUR-CPT
15h 35m1 stop
R3 209South African
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Mon, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 30
17:20 - 10:10CPT-DUR
10h 50m1 stop
6:55 - 4:15DUR-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R3 941South African
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Tue, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 15
1:05 - 12:40CPT-DUR
4h 35m1 stop
6:15 - 12:05DUR-CPT
5h 50m1 stop
R4 129Airlink
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Thu, Jan 25 - Mon, Jan 29
2:05 - 12:40CPT-DUR
4h 35m1 stop
2:30 - 8:35DUR-CPT
6h 05m1 stop
R4 148Airlink
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Mon, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 1

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R901
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Durban

When to book flights from Cape Town to Durban

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R841 or less one-way and R2 115 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Cape Town to Durban was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
  • Book at least 6 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is February.
  • Morning departure is around 43% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • South Africa’s second and third-largest cities respectively, Cape Town and Durban, are well-connected by air, with a number of airlines offering non-stop service between the two. They include FlySafair and CemAir.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) lies to the east of the city, right next to the N2 Freeway, which affords it easy access by car. Although Cape Town has a BRT system, a good option to use when travelling from the city to the airport is a ride-sharing app which should get you to the airport in under an hour.
  • Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) lies to the north of Durban, also right next to the N2 Freeway. It is located between Umhlanga, which is Durban’s new growth node, and Ballito, which offers a number of hotel options if you are looking for places to stay once you land.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Durban

  • Does Cape Town International have airport lounges?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    A direct flight to Durban will take on average 2h 00m to travel the 2 054 km flying distance from Cape Town.

  • How many flights are there between Cape Town and Durban?

    There are 19 direct flights per day travelling from Cape Town to Durban, for an average of 139 flights per week.

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

    The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Lift (R901) and FlySafair (R1 032). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Lift (R1 971) and FlySafair (R2 252).

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Cape Town and Durban?

    Cemair connects Cape Town to Durban up to 9 flights per day, followed by FlySafair (8 flights per day), and Global Aviation Operations (2 flights per day).

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

    For Cape Town to Durban, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Durban back to Cape Town, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

    The earliest flight leaves Cape Town at 6:00 and lands in Durban at 8:05.

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

    The last flight leaves Cape Town at 19:40 and lands in Durban at 21:45.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Durban?

    Cemair, FlySafair, and Global Aviation Operations operate direct flights from Cape Town to Durban.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 820 and an overall rating of 7,9, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Cemair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R3 779 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Cape Town to Durban due to COVID-19?

    FlySafair, Cemair and Global Aviation Operations have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Cape Town to Durban. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

Top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to Durban

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
7,9
FlySafairOverall score based on 83 reviews
68entertainment
68food
81overall
80boarding
77comfort
86crew
Airline reviews

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

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Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"
Cons: "FlySafair forced me to pay for my second bag - even though my ticket was clearly marked "2 bags" all the way to Cape Town. Totally disgusted with this airline, not honoring the ticket. And they way they treated me about it makes me never want to fly with them again. Warning: Seats don't recline!!!"
Pros: "Professional staff from airport right through to the aircraft staff. Great service with a smile!"
Cons: "None"
Pros: "The planes seem fresh and new. The staff were efficient and professional. Although a budget airline, we thought they offered value for money."
Cons: "Can't think of anything. Although expectations weren't high, they surpassed them."
Pros: "It's alright, safe flight and pilot good landing skills. I particularly liked their crew's sense of humour."
Cons: "If only we were served drinks, but that's asking too much."

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Cons: "No entertainment available, and the BUQ departure lounge could be improved"
Cons: "Delayed flight with close connecting flight and none of the flight or ground crew were able to communicate with the connecting flight gate agents. No priority for deplaning and tarmac shuttle was given to those with close connecting flight. Had to sprint through airport and barely made connection."
Pros: "Amazing crew, wonderful short flight and delicious snack. Could not be any better."
Cons: "Just continue the wonderful service."
Pros: "There was hardly anyone on the flight so I got a row to myself! Also the flight was fast and smooth and landed on time despite boarding about 45 minutes late"
Cons: "At the beginning they needed 8 people to move up front for take off which was weird but obviously not anyone’s fault, and if the flight was full wouldn’t have happened, so it’s probably not something that could be done differently but was just weird."
Pros: "Seats were noticeably more spacious than comparable airlines. Good entertainment system and selection of films."
Cons: "Location of plug sockets, very difficult to use."
Cons: "The staff at Vic Falls airport tried to charge me several hundred dollars for extra bag fees. The fee kept changing depending on who I was speaking with and when I agreed to pay with my AMEX they said they did not take AMEX so they eventually waived the fee. This was only done after showing the manager a printed copy of my booking which listed that passengers are allowed 2 checked bags each. This was all done in the office of the South African Airways who I assume was managing the Airlink flight."

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

Pros: "The crew was very friendly, helpful, and responsive."
Cons: "The boy next to me found a shard of glass in his croissant sandwich while he was eating. He was very lucky not to be hurt."
Pros: "Ok crew and good enough planes. I was on a short flight, so I didn’t mind. Just know what you are getting, budget airlines with little or no service."
Cons: "too many to list"
Pros: "I couldn't believe that there were only 13 passengers on our flight, on a regular-sized plane! In all my years of flying, that was a first. The biggest problem was that I was not on the flight manifest when I checked in, but after about a half hour that got resolved. Obviously there was space for me on the flight! Even though it was a late-night flight (10:15-12:15), we got served dinner at 11:00 pm. Not great food, but more than I expected for that time of day."
Pros: "The flight was delayed, but they explained why (a computer problem) and what they did to correct the problem (swapped in a working computer). The plane was small (19 seats, I think). We were greeted by a friendly (and funny) crew member who welcomed us aboard, explained the safety features, offered us some candy (the only food available -- very short flight), and then sat down in the cockpit (turns out he was the copilot). Everything was very simple and enjoyable. (I rated the "food" and "entertainment" with five stars. Other than candy, there was no food available, and the only entertainment was the cockpit. But there was no way to indicate "does not apply.")"
Cons: "No complaints at all."

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Recent one-way flight deals

19/10Thu
directLift
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R901
18/10Wed
directLift
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R995
25/10Wed
directLift
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R1 013
5/12Tue
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R1 032
1/11Wed
directLift
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R1 089
15/3Fri
directFlySafair
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R1 126
23/10Mon
directCemair
2h 00mCPT-DUR
R1 295
12/10Thu
directFlexFlight
2h 05mCPT-DUR
R1 652
9/12Sat
1 stopAirlink
24h 45mCPT-DUR
R2 046
5/12Tue
2 stopsAirlink
13h 00mCPT-DUR
R3 847

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directFlySafair
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directFlySafair
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R2 477
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R2 628
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R2 646
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R2 796
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directFlySafair
2h 20mDUR-CPT
R3 040
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directCemair
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directCemair
2h 25mDUR-CPT
R3 547
27/9Wed
multi-stopCemair
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directCemair
2h 25mDUR-CPT
R4 429
30/9Sat
multi-stopSouth African
10h 15mCPT-DUR
7/10Sat
multi-stopSouth African
15h 40mDUR-CPT
R5 705
28/9Thu
multi-stopAirlink
13h 15mCPT-DUR
2/10Mon
multi-stopAirlink
17h 30mDUR-CPT
R5 837
1/10Sun
multi-stopHahn Air
20h 40mCPT-DUR
19/10Thu
multi-stopHahn Air
7h 15mDUR-CPT
R9 215

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Cape Town - Durban Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Durban (DUR)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Durban - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

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