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June 17 - June 19

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

CPT - Durban

$186

$131

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June 17 - June 21

Earliest

CPT - Durban

$185

$138

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June 17 - June 20

Earliest

CPT - Durban

$186

$145

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June 19 - June 21

CPT - Durban

$186

$154

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June 17 - June 18

Earliest

CPT - Durban

$185

$156

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June 18 - June 21

CPT - Durban

$186

$158

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July 22 - July 23

CPT - Durban

$175

$159

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July 22 - July 28

CPT - Durban

$171

$159

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July 23 - July 28

CPT - Durban

$174

$159

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June 19 - June 20

CPT - Durban

$185

$161

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

Fares for cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban typically range from $109 to $235, with a median price of $131. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Approximately 25% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive options are regularly available. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban, October stands out with a median fare of $101. Following closely, August offers a median fare of $104, and November presents another economical option with a median of $115. These months generally provide more affordable travel opportunities on this route.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Durban takes approximately 2h 5m. This duration reflects the median flight time for itineraries on this route. The vast majority of flights, specifically 87.1%, are direct flights from Cape Town to Durban, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, they typically involve one stopover.

The distance between Cape Town and Durban is 1,277 kilometers. This makes the route a short-haul flight, characterized by a relatively brief travel duration between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

Regular price: $147 - $281

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Durban are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 147 USD to 281 USD. The current lowest deal is 131 USD with Safair, for travel from June 17 to June 19.

now $131

Low $147

High $281

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to DUR is October, with a median price of $101. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $329. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $101

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $329

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$186

$131

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$185

$138

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$186

$145

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$185

$156

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$178

$162

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$158

$163

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Durban

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$186 → $131

30%

4 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 21

$185 → $138

25%

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$186 → $145

22%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$186 → $154

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to DUR are near the typical level, with a median price of $131.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from CPT to DUR, with a median price of $101.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban typically take 2 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

87.1% of deals are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 87.1% of recent deals being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that offers direct flights from Cape Town to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from CPT to DUR are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Durban.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is ideal for direct access to Durban and surrounding areas from Cape Town.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a practical alternative for travelers heading to Durban's western suburbs and Midlands.

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$410

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary international hub, often offering competitive pricing for long-haul flights.

📍 ~500 km from Durban (reachable by flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Margate (MGH)

Margate is accessible for travelers located on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, despite limited flights.

📍 ~110 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

Richards Bay (RCB)

Richards Bay is an alternative for travelers on the North Coast or Zululand region.

📍 ~170 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$382

Mthatha (UTT)

Mthatha serves as a gateway to the southern region of the province and Eastern Cape border.

📍 ~300 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$445

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Durban is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $156. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $223. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $179, while booking 28-59 days in advance showed an average of $226.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cape Town to Durban is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $109. The median price for this route historically stands at $131. Prices can go up to $235 or more for the upper quartile of fares. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $109 threshold can help secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Durban are October, with a median price of $101, and August, with a median price of $104. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $115. The annual median price for this route is $131, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the overall average.

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Durban

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 5m

87.1% of deals are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Durban main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

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