Cheap flights from Durban to Cape Town from $85 DUR → CPT
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest return found recently is $211 with LIFT Airline, 13 Nov – 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $85 with FlySafair, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $85, FlySafair, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $211, 13 Nov to 13 Nov
- Usual return price
- $222 to $294
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $204 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- CemAir, FlySafair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $222 to $294.
Cheapest return found recently
$211
13 Nov – 13 Nov · LIFT Airline
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 3:00 p.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$211
13 Nov – 13 Nov · LIFT Airline
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 3:00 p.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$211 13 Nov – 13 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$204 17 Nov – 24 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $169 to $240.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 13 Nov to 8 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 12 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 13 Nov | $211 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 24 Nov | $204 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $229 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $285 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 30 Dec | $296 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $325 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $293 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $327 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $240 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $207 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $226 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 | $273 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $204.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: CemAir, FlySafair, LIFT Airline.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 22 departure dates is usually $96 to $157.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$85
13 Nov · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 8:35 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$85
13 Nov · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 8:35 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$85 13 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$80 12 Sept 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $76 to $98.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 22 departure dates from 13 Nov to 25 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 22 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $85 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $140 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $93 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $86 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $127 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $173 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $138 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $164 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $158 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $158 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $163 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $151 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jan 2027 | $158 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $106 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Feb 2027 | $111 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $113 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Mar 2027 | $122 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jun 2027 | $113 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jun 2027 | $86 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jun 2027 | $152 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Sept 2027 | $80 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Oct 2027 | $86 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $80.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: CemAir, FlySafair.
Premium cabin fares from Durban to Cape Town
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Nov – 13 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Durban to Cape Town?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $220 | $190 | +19% | 36 |
| 7–13 days | $228 | $190 | +23% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $219 | $217 | +18% | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $262 | $209 | +42% | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $253 | $207 | +37% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $226 | $217 | +22% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $185 | $169 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $94 | $76 | +7% | 36 |
| 7–13 days | $102 | $88 | +16% | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $88 | $81 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $99 | $81 | +13% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $113 | $102 | +28% | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $110 | $102 | +25% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $92 | $80 | +5% | 40 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Nov – 13 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Durban to Cape Town?
The cheapest return found recently is $211 with LIFT Airline, 13 Nov to 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $204 with FlySafair, 17 Nov to 24 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $222 to $294.
How much is a one-way flight from Durban to Cape Town?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $85 with FlySafair, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $80 with CemAir, 12 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 22 departure dates is usually $96 to $157.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $204, 17 Nov to 24 Nov, found 3 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $80, 12 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Durban to Cape Town?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $211 with LIFT Airline, 13 Nov to 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $85 with FlySafair, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlySafair on 13 Nov, takes 2 h 20 min from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?
Between 13 Nov and 8 Jun 2027, CemAir has the cheapest return on 5 of the 12 departure dates we hold, FlySafair on 4 and LIFT Airline on 3. Between 13 Nov and 25 Oct 2027, CemAir has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 22 departure dates we hold, and FlySafair on 10.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work