How many flights from Durban to Cape Town are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 85.2% of flights from Durban to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that direct flights are the predominant option for this route, making it easier for travelers to find a non-stop journey.

How many hours is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

The typical direct flight from Durban to Cape Town has a median duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 40 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1277 kilometers.

How often do Durban to Cape Town flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Durban to Cape Town route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. The pricing patterns observed over the trailing 30 days suggest that this route is one where price fluctuations occur regularly.

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Durban to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

A typical flight from Durban to Cape Town costs between $101–$213, with a median price of $112. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town may require some flexibility or waiting for better market conditions. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The journey from Durban to Cape Town covers a distance of 1277 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

For travelers wondering about the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $71. Following closely, August offers a median fare of $89, and October presents another good option with a median fare of $101. These months typically offer better value for your trip.

When flying from Durban to Cape Town, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 85.2% of recent fares being direct flights. This high percentage of direct options means you are very likely to find a convenient non-stop journey, minimizing travel time and potential connection hassles.

The typical journey time for flights from Durban to Cape Town is approximately 2h 20m. Given that most itineraries are non-stop, this duration largely reflects the actual flight time without significant layovers. Even when connections are involved, the median connecting flight time is 5h 40m, but direct flights are dominant on this route.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Cape Town

Regular price: $147 - $270

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

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Cape Town is between 147 USD and 270 USD. The current lowest deal is 113 USD with TransAsia Airways, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 2.

now $113

Low $147

High $270

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town is August, with a median price of $91. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $249. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $91

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $249

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Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Cape Town

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$189

$123

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$183

$147

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$188

$147

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$185

$147

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$160

$157

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$129

$158

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$186 → $113

39%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$187 → $137

27%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

$185 → $137

26%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$171 → $139

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Cape Town

Durban - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Cape Town are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $71.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m

Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town typically take 2h 20m, while connecting flights take 5h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

85.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 85.2% of flights on this route are direct, indicating frequent non-stop options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair has offered direct flights on this route, providing non-stop travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for domestic connections, despite fewer international flights.

📍 ~390 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

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Jan 25

Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,495

$1,347

Save $1,148

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From DUR

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Aug 30

Cape Town, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,782

$1,450

Save $332

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Business Class

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Aug 31

Cape Town, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$1,506

$1,346

Save $160

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Sep 03

Cape Town, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,409

$1,346

Save $63

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From DUR

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Sep 04

Cape Town, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,405

$1,365

Save $40

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Business Class

From DUR

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Sep 03

Cape Town, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,426

$1,365

Save $61

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Sep 03

Cape Town, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,487

$1,452

Save $35

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Sep 03

Cape Town, South Africa

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$1,466

$1,452

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Sep 03

Cape Town, South Africa

45% AI deal score

$1,451

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Business Class

From DUR

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$1,451

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Nov 13

Cape Town, South Africa

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$1,361

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Business Class

From DUR

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Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

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$1,407

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Durban to Cape Town is typically within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price was $110. Booking 60+ days out also presented a favorable average price of $116. In contrast, waiting until 28-59 days before departure generally resulted in higher prices, averaging $188. These trends are based on pricing data observed across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Durban to Cape Town is considered to be around $101 or less. The median price for this route was $112 during the same period. Prices tend to increase significantly for higher fares, with 75% of prices observed at $213 or less.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town, with a median price of $71. August also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $89. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $112, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Durban to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Durban to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town

Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Cape Town

Durban - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 20m

85.2% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

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

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Cape Town?

What's the best month to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

How many flights from Durban to Cape Town are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

How often do Durban to Cape Town flight prices drop?

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Durban to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Durban to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town

Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Cape Town

Durban - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 20m

85.2% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Jan 25

Aug 30

Aug 31

Sep 03

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Sep 03

Sep 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

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

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Cape Town?

What's the best month to fly from Durban to Cape Town?