Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Durban to Cape Town

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Durban to Cape Town, including Flysafair, Global Aviation, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Flysafair.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Durban to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 92, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 214.

Displayed flight fares from Durban to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Durban to Cape Town Flight Details

The distance between Durban and Cape Town is approximately 1,245.74km. It takes around 2 hours 18 minutes on average to fly from Durban to Cape Town. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 92
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 214
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,245.74km
Average flight time2 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineFlysafair
Flight statistics for the Durban–Cape Town route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Durban to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Average price of one-way flights from Durban to Cape Town purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Durban to Cape Town is May, with an average price of AU$ 105. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 210.

AU$ 210
AU$ 158
AU$ 105
AU$ 53
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 179
    Apr
  • AU$ 105
    May
  • AU$ 113
    Jun
  • AU$ 177
    Jul
  • AU$ 120
    Aug
  • AU$ 121
    Sep
  • AU$ 152
    Oct
  • AU$ 161
    Nov
  • AU$ 210
    Dec
  • AU$ 162
    Jan
  • AU$ 126
    Feb
  • AU$ 130
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Durban to Cape Town on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 175
AU$ 154
AU$ 133
AU$ 112
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 157
    Mon
  • AU$ 140
    Tue
  • AU$ 133
    Wed
  • AU$ 171
    Thu
  • AU$ 175
    Fri
  • AU$ 138
    Sat
  • AU$ 168
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Cape Town during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Durban to Cape Town during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town are available on Apr 22, with fares starting at AU$ 107.

AU$ 243
AU$ 175
AU$ 107
AU$ 39
  • AU$ 107
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 159
    23
  • AU$ 211
    24
  • AU$ 151
    25
  • AU$ 180
    26
  • AU$ 243
    27
  • AU$ 180
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 92 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DUR to CPT on Tue, May 26), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 214 departing on Wed, Apr 29 and returning on Wed, May 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Flysafair Global Aviation Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 18 minutes to fly from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Durban to Cape Town. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA462 (07:20) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA161 (12:17) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA171 (15:41)
  • To find best deals on flights from Durban to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 26, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 92.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flysafair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Durban to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban to Cape Town on April 21, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at AU$ 202.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (DUR-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Durban is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Durban toCape Town

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Flysafair offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Durban to Cape Town, with an average price of AU$ 153.

AU$ 38
AU$ 153
AU$ 269
AU$ 385
AU$ 500
Flysafair
AU$ 153
Flysafair
Global Aviation
AU$ 183
Global Aviation
Airlink
AU$ 469
Airlink
South African Airways
AU$ 500
South African Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Data is based on the number of flights from Durban to Cape Town operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Flysafair operates the most flights from Durban to Cape Town, with 61 flight per week.

0
1
31
61
Flysafair
61
Flysafair
Cemair
20
Cemair
Global Aviation
16
Global Aviation
FlexFlight
14
FlexFlight
South African Airways
13
South African Airways
APG Airline
1
APG Airline

How many flights are there each day from Durban to Cape Town?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Durban to Cape Town within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Durban to Cape Town depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

85
74
62
51
Highest
62
Mon
70
Tue
71
Wed
72
Thu
85
Fri
68
Sat
64
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.