Cheapest airlines flights from Durban to Cape Town

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Durban to Cape Town, including Flysafair, Global Aviation, Flysafair has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Durban to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Durban to Cape Town in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$66, and round-trip direct flights start at US$153.

Displayed flight fares from Durban to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Durban to Cape Town Flight Details

The distance between Durban and Cape Town is about 1,245.74 km. The average flying time from Durban to Cape Town is around 2 hours 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$66
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$153
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,245.74 km
Average flight time2 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineFlysafair
Flight statistics for the Durban–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Durban to Cape Town

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Durban to Cape Town?

The average price of one-way flights from Durban to Cape Town purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Durban to Cape Town is May, with an average price of US$75; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$150.

US$150
US$113
US$75
US$38
    Cheapest
  • US$106
    Apr
  • US$75
    May
  • US$81
    Jun
  • US$127
    Jul
  • US$86
    Aug
  • US$87
    Sep
  • US$109
    Oct
  • US$115
    Nov
  • US$150
    Dec
  • US$116
    Jan
  • US$90
    Feb
  • US$93
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Durban to Cape Town by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$125
US$110
US$95
US$80
    Cheapest
  • US$113
    Mon
  • US$100
    Tue
  • US$95
    Wed
  • US$123
    Thu
  • US$125
    Fri
  • US$99
    Sat
  • US$120
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Durban to Cape Town during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$128.

US$185
US$157
US$128
US$100
  • US$128
    28
    Apr
  • US$136
    29
  • US$138
    30
  • US$138
    1
    May
  • US$140
    2
  • US$185
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town (DUR-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as US$66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DUR to CPT on Wed, May 27), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$153 departing on Thu, Apr 30 and returning on Thu, May 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Durban to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Global Aviation Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 18 minutes to fly from Durban to Cape Town.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Durban to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA462 (07:17) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA171 (15:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Durban to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$66.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Durban to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban to Cape Town on April 21, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at US$63.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (DUR-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Durban is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Durban to Cape Town

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Flysafair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Durban to Cape Town, with fares starting at US$109.

US$26
US$109
US$192
US$275
US$358
Flysafair
US$109
Flysafair
Global Aviation
US$131
Global Aviation
Airlink
US$335
Airlink
South African Airways
US$358
South African Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Total flights from Durban to Cape Town across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Flysafair operates the most frequent flights from Durban to Cape Town, with 61 flights per week.

0
31
61
Flysafair
61
Flysafair
Cemair
20
Cemair
Global Aviation
16
Global Aviation
Flexflight
14
Flexflight
South African Airways
13
South African Airways
APG Airline
0
APG Airline

How many flights fly from Durban to Cape Town daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Durban to Cape Town within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Durban to Cape Town is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

85
74
62
51
Highest
62
Mon
70
Tue
71
Wed
72
Thu
85
Fri
68
Sat
64
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.