Are direct flights from Cape Town to Durban always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Weigh the cost savings against the additional travel time to decide what works best for your trip.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Durban flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in substantial savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Durban flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional expenses can help you calculate the total cost of your trip accurately.

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Cape Town to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

Flights from Cape Town to Durban typically range from $215 to $426, with a median price of $300 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than the median for this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $148. Other cost-effective months include July, where the median fare is $261, and November, with a median fare of $275. These months present opportunities to find more budget-friendly options for your journey.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Durban takes about 4h 20m, including connections. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, you will find both direct and connecting options available. For those itineraries that do include connections, the median connecting flight time is 9h 0m.

The route from Cape Town to Durban covers a distance of 1277 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul flight, generally characterized by shorter travel times and often more frequent service compared to longer international routes.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

Regular price: $107 - $289

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Durban is between 107 USD and 289 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 27 to Nov 24.

now $162

Low $107

High $289

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to DUR is March, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $304. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $148

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $304

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$160

$140

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$159

$150

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$127

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$124

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$123

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$160

$158

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$283 → $254

10%

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

$170 → $169

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$170 → $172

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$171 → $176

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent one-way fares from Cape Town to Durban are above the typical level, with a median price of $300.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $148, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 20m.

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban typically take 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

52.4% of recent flights are direct.

Over the last 90 days, 52.4% of flights on this route were direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights.

TransAsia Airways provides direct flight options for the Cape Town to Durban route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Durban are historically rare.

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.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

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From CPT

Elite

Nov 05

Durban, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,281

Save $141

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Durban, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$1,373

$1,298

Save $75

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

Durban, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$1,406

$1,335

Save $71

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

Durban, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$1,338

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$1,285

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Durban, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$1,405

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 18

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,278

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 18

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,298

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 16

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,320

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,282

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,285

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 04

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,295

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends for your specific route can help you identify optimal booking windows. Generally, booking several weeks or months ahead may offer a wider selection of fares.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While not always necessary, it may be a useful strategy if your primary airports show higher fares. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Cape Town to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

Regular price: $107 - $289

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Durban is between 107 USD and 289 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 27 to Nov 24.

now $162

Low $107

High $289

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to DUR is March, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $304. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $148

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $304

Jan

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$160

$140

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$159

$150

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$127

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$124

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$123

$156

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$160

$158

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$283 → $254

10%

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

$170 → $169

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$170 → $172

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$171 → $176

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent one-way fares from Cape Town to Durban are above the typical level, with a median price of $300.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $148, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 20m.

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban typically take 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

52.4% of recent flights are direct.

Over the last 90 days, 52.4% of flights on this route were direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights.

TransAsia Airways provides direct flight options for the Cape Town to Durban route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Durban are historically rare.

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.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cape Town to Durban.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Durban

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CPT

Elite

Nov 05

Durban, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,281

Save $141

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Durban, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$1,373

$1,298

Save $75

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

Durban, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$1,406

$1,335

Save $71

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 03

Durban, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$1,338

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$1,285

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Durban, South Africa

44% AI deal score

$1,405

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 18

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,278

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 18

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,298

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 16

Durban, South Africa

40% AI deal score

$1,320

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,282

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,285

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Durban, South Africa

39% AI deal score

$1,295

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Durban

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town to Durban: Overview

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 above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 4h 20m.

52.4% of recent flights are direct.

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights.

Deals on this route are rare.

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

Best Elite deals to Durban

Nov 05

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 11

Nov 08

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 16

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Are direct flights from Cape Town to Durban always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Durban flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Durban flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Durban from other cities

Cape Town to Durban: Overview

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 above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 4h 20m.

52.4% of recent flights are direct.

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights.

Deals on this route are rare.

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

Best Elite deals to Durban

Nov 05

Nov 04

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 11

Nov 08

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 16

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Durban?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Durban?