Buying flights from Cape Town to Durban is a convenient way to travel between South Africa's largest cities. Around 70 flights operate on this route every week, covering a distance of 1,273 km.
Airlines such as South African Airways, FlySafair, and Airlink operate on this route. Ticket prices change constantly, so we recommend using the price trend chart and checking in advance how to get to Cape Town airport and how to get from Durban airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Cape Town → Durban on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h. Regular flights are operated by FlySafair, CemAir, Global Aviation Operations and FLEX FLIGHT APS. Departures from Cape Town International Airport airports, arrivals at King Shaka International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Cape Town — Durban by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 259 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 978 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Cape Town → Durban, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 652 | high | May | AED 451 | low | Sep | AED 491 | medium |
| Feb | AED 527 | medium | Jun | AED 501 | medium | Oct | AED 511 | medium |
| Mar | AED 552 | medium | Jul | AED 426 | low | Nov | AED 542 | medium |
| Apr | AED 677 | high | Aug | AED 441 | low | Dec | AED 702 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The highest temperatures in Durban are recorded in January and February, reaching 26.8°C. April is considered the rainiest period, while the driest and most temperate weather, with daily highs around 22°C, is typical for June and July.
The lowest airfares are available in August and September, when flights can be booked AED 306 and AED 308. Peak price increases are seen in April, when ticket prices rise AED 977.
June is a great time to buy: flights cost AED 312 with minimal rainfall. It is recommended to avoid booking for April if your goal is to save as much as possible on tickets.
There are 5 airlines operating on this route, with FlySafair, South African Airways, and Airlink leading in the number of departures. Most of the 70 weekly flights are direct, ensuring quick connections between cities. Check out the detailed schedule and route options from various carriers in the list below to choose the best departure time.
Flights Cape Town — Durban depart from Cape Town International Airport and arrive at King Shaka International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average travel time on a direct flight is about 2 hours, given the distance of 1,273 km between the cities.
Regular flights are provided by FlySafair, South African Airways, Airlink, CemAir, and Global Aviation.
Yes, there are about 70 flights per week on this route, most of which are direct.
Airfares are dynamic and depend on the season and demand. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low price calendar on this page.
Flights from Cape Town arrive at Durban's King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
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