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Flights from Durban to Cape Town

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Durban to Cape Town over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £50 and round-trip from £128. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Durban to Cape Town operate an average of 14 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 78.7% on-time departure rate and a 89.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Durban to Cape Town flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town are Flysafair, Cemair, and Global Aviation, among 3 carriers on this route. Global Aviation offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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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.

Trip.com Price Insights on Durban to Cape Town Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Average price of one-way tickets from Durban to Cape Town booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Durban to Cape Town, fares are lowest in February (£68) and highest in April (£114).

£114
£91
£68
£45
    Cheapest
  • £71
    Sep
  • £82
    Oct
  • £87
    Nov
  • £113
    Dec
  • £87
    Jan
  • £68
    Feb
  • £70
    Mar
  • £114
    Apr
  • £89
    May
  • £86
    Jun
  • £102
    Jul
  • £81
    Aug

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Global Aviation offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £50 (for example, DUR–CPT on Wed, Sep 16). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Global Aviation offers fares from £128, departing on Fri, Sep 18 and returning on Mon, Sep 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Cemair Global Aviation Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT) takes an average of 2 hours 18 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 78 direct flights operate each week between Durban and Cape Town. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FA462 (departure at 07:24) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FA161 (departure at 12:27) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FA171 (departure at 15:45)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Durban to Cape Town on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way fares from just £50.
    · Compare airlines. Global Aviation currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Cape Town.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban to Cape Town on September 16, 2026 with Global Aviation, with prices starting at £48.
  • Flights to Cape Town can arrive at: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The most common route connects King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport (DUR–CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Durban is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Durban to Cape Town is £116. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Durban to Cape Town is £211. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Durban and Cape Town, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flysafair and Global Aviationare the most popular budget airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check 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 according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.