What percentage of Cape Town to Durban flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 83.5% of flights from Cape Town to Durban were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers historically observed is 1. This indicates a strong prevalence of direct options for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Durban has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1277 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 6 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

How often do Cape Town to Durban flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cape Town to Durban route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The pricing behavior observed over the trailing 30 days indicates consistent fluctuations.

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Cape Town to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

When looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban, fares typically range from $111 to $287, with a median price of $141. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares from Cape Town to Durban were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Durban takes about 2h 5m. Since almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times. For the few connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 6h 20m.

The route from Cape Town to Durban covers a distance of 1,277 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban is typically in October, with a median fare of $101. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $104. Travelers can also find good value in November, where the median fare is $115.

For flights from Cape Town to Durban, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 83.5% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

Regular price: $131 - $292

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Durban is USD 131 to USD 292. The current lowest deal is USD 136 with Safair, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 15.

now $136

Low $131

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Flights from CPT to DUR are cheapest in August, with a median price of $104. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $332. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $104

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $332

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$170

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$168

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$169

$152

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$169

$157

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$129

$159

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$152

$163

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$169 → $135

20%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$170 → $140

17%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$169 → $140

17%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$169 → $145

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Durban are near the typical level of $141.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and November offer the cheapest flights to Durban.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

83.5% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route are direct, with Safair offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is a key airline for direct flights from Cape Town to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Durban appear frequently, within 30 days.

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 ~$135

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is ideal for reaching Durban from Cape Town.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a practical domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban, despite having fewer daily frequencies.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

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$1,559

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$1,421

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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 higher prices, averaging $223. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days out had an average price of $226, while those booked 60+ days in advance averaged $179.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cape Town to Durban is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $111. The median price for this route historically stands at $141. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $287 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Durban include October, with a median price of $101, and August, with a median price of $104. November also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $115. The annual median price for this route is $141, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cape Town to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Durban

The route from Cape Town to Durban covers a distance of 1,277 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Durban

Regular price: $131 - $292

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Durban is USD 131 to USD 292. The current lowest deal is USD 136 with Safair, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 15.

now $136

Low $131

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Durban

August

Cheapest

Flights from $104

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $332

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Durban

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$170

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$168

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$169

$152

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$169

$157

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$129

$159

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Durban

Cape Town (CPT) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$152

$163

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$169 → $135

20%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$170 → $140

17%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$169 → $140

17%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$169 → $145

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Durban

Cape Town - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Durban are near the typical level of $141.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and November offer the cheapest flights to Durban.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

83.5% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route are direct, with Safair offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is a key airline for direct flights from Cape Town to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Durban appear frequently, within 30 days.

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 ~$135

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is ideal for reaching Durban from Cape Town.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a practical domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban, despite having fewer daily frequencies.

Durban, South Africa

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$1,365

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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 near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 5m

83.5% of recent flights 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

Best Elite deals to Durban

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Durban?

How do I know if a Cape Town to Durban flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban?

What percentage of Cape Town to Durban flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Durban?

How often do Cape Town to Durban flight prices drop?

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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

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 near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 5m

83.5% of recent flights 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

Best Elite deals to Durban

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Durban?

How do I know if a Cape Town to Durban flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Durban?