On this page, you can find and book flight tickets for the Durban — Cape Town route. The distance between the cities is 1,273 km, and a busy schedule includes about 70 flights per week, making it easy to find a convenient departure time at any time of day.
Flights are operated by airlines such as FlySafair, South African Airways, and CemAir. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the price trend chart and the low-fare calendar to find the best deal for your preferred date.
The table shows direct flights Durban → Cape Town on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by FlySafair, CemAir, Global Aviation Operations and FLEX FLIGHT APS. Departures from King Shaka International Airport airports, arrivals at Cape Town 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 Durban — Cape Town by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 292 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 335 in n. 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.
Durban → Cape Town, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 677 | high | May | AED 476 | low | Sep | AED 577 | medium |
| Feb | AED 476 | low | Jun | AED 552 | medium | Oct | AED 577 | medium |
| Mar | AED 627 | high | Jul | AED 627 | high | Nov | AED 602 | medium |
| Apr | AED 627 | high | Aug | AED 476 | low | Dec | AED 702 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Cape Town are most comfortable in January, when the air warms up to 22.8°C. The coolest and wettest period is June, with a maximum temperature of 16.8°C and the highest rainfall of the year.
According to current data, the cheapest flight is available in June with prices starting AED 285. Peak costs occur in March, when minimum fares start AED 335.
As a compromise between weather and budget, it is worth considering October: it is already dry and warm during this time, and tickets start AED 308. We recommend avoiding travel in July and August due to the high probability of winter storms.
There are 5 airlines operating on this route, including key carriers FlySafair and South African Airways. Direct flights operate daily, providing a total of about 70 departures per week. You can review the detailed schedule for each airline and choose the preferred class of service in the list below.
Flights Durban — Cape Town depart from King Shaka International Airport and arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The travel time on a direct flight is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1,273 km.
Regular service is provided by carriers such as FlySafair, CemAir, South African Airways, and Airlink.
Yes, there is frequent direct air service on this route, with about 70 non-stop departures performed weekly.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the season; the current minimum for your desired dates is always available in the low-fare calendar on this page.
All flights arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Information on transport to the city center can be found in the how to get from the airport section.
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