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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 56.7% of flights from Durban to Cape Town have historically been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that direct flight options are frequently available for this route, though connecting flights are also common.

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 duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 30 minutes. The total distance covered by 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 tend to drop on a regular basis. This indicates that travelers can frequently find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices consistently over a 30-day window can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-12
DUR - Cape Town
67% AI deal score
$188
$154
Round trip
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67% AI deal score
$188
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$158
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Durban to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Cape Town

A typical journey from Durban to Cape Town covers a distance of 1277 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This distance means you can expect a relatively quick trip between the two cities.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town, the fares right now are typically $253–$430, with a median of $344. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town? The data indicates that January is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $83. November also presents a good value, with median fares around $87. Another option for more budget-friendly travel is August, where the median fare is $219.

A typical journey from Durban to Cape Town takes about 2h 20m. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, so this duration reflects the median flight time including both direct and connecting options. For connecting flights, the median duration is 7h 5m.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Cape Town

Regular price: $149 - $271

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

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Cape Town is between 149 USD and 271 USD. The current lowest deal is 153 USD with Safair for travel from Oct 10-Oct 12.

now $153

Low $149

High $271

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town is January, with a median price of $85. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $393. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $85

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $393

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Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Cape Town

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$188

$163

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$178

$163

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$189

$174

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$137

$179

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$146

$179

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Cape Town

Durban (DUR) - Cape Town (CPT)

TransAsia Airways

$137

$187

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$188 → $164

13%

2 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 12

$188 → $173

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$188 → $185

2 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 11

$188 → $187

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, with a median of $344.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $83, followed by November at $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 20m

Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town typically take 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are common

56.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that provides direct flights on the Durban to Cape Town route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Durban to Cape Town appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for domestic connections, despite requiring a 4-5 hour drive.

📍 ~380 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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From DUR

Elite

Jan 27

Cape Town, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,368

$1,406

Save $962

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Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 27

Cape Town, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,396

$1,408

Save $988

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Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 27

Cape Town, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,368

$1,408

Save $960

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Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 11

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,225

$1,402

Save $823

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 11

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,252

$1,404

Save $848

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 11

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,224

$1,404

Save $820

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 11

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,214

$1,404

Save $810

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Business Class

From DUR

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Jan 11

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,250

$1,404

Save $846

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Business Class

From DUR

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Oct 07

Cape Town, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,715

$1,288

Save $427

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Business Class

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Oct 06

Cape Town, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,719

$1,325

Save $394

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Business Class

From DUR

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Oct 06

Cape Town, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,520

$1,322

Save $198

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Oct 18

Cape Town, South Africa

48% AI deal score

$1,331

$1,305

Save $26

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Durban to Cape Town is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $280. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, with an average of $339 for flights booked 0-6 days out. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $417.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Durban to Cape Town is considered to be around $253. The median price for this route during the same period was $344. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $430 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target fares at or below the $253 threshold.

Historically, January and November have shown to be the cheapest months to fly from Durban to Cape Town, with median prices of $83 and $87 respectively. August also presented a relatively lower median price of $219. The annual median price for this route is $344, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Direct flights from Durban to Cape Town

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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

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 2h 20m

Direct flights are common

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Durban main airports to depart from

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Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

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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

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 2h 20m

Direct flights are common

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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 27

Jan 27

Jan 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

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

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