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DURCPTSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareR2,474Cemair
Fastest2h 10mgate to gate
Options found112flights on this route
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South African Airways
SA-538
09:10
2026-10-03
Durban (DUR)Durban International
10H :35 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 7h 10m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
19:45
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R4,401
Flight DetailsDUR to CPT - 10H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
South African Airways
SA-546
11:00
2026-10-03
Durban (DUR)Durban International
5H :45 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 2h 20m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
16:45
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R4,401
Flight DetailsDUR to CPT - 5H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
South African Airways
SA-546
11:00
2026-10-03
Durban (DUR)Durban International
6H :30 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 3h 05m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
17:30
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R4,401
Flight DetailsDUR to CPT - 6H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
South African Airways
SA-546
11:00
2026-10-03
Durban (DUR)Durban International
7H :55 M
1 Stop
JNB
· 4h 30m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
18:55
2026-10-03
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
R4,401
Flight DetailsDUR to CPT - 7H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR2,474Cemair10:30
Earliest departureR4,886FlySafair06:00
Shortest durationR2,474Cemair10:30
Night
00:00-05:59
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06:00-11:59
R2,474Cemair at 10:30Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R3,751FlySafair at 16:45Evening
18:00-23:59
R3,546FlySafair at 21:30
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Durban (DUR)
Durban International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -29.6144444444
Longitude: 31.1197222222
Cape Town (CPT)
Cape Town International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.9648017883
Longitude: 18.6016998291
Distance: Durban (DUR), South Africa to Cape Town (CPT), South Africa - 1,277.03 km
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How to travel Durban to Cape Town
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Connecting flight₹23,470Longer — includes a stop102 options
Air distance is about 1,277 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Durban to Cape Town
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FlySafair Flights
from R3,54670 flights
Fares from
R3,546
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
70 — compare timings in the list above
SO
South African Airways Flights
from R2,98430 flights
Fares from
R2,984
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
30 — compare timings in the list above
CE
Cemair Flights
from R2,47411 flights
Fares from
R2,474
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
11 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 10m · Cemair
First departure of the day
06:00 · FlySafair
Last departure of the day
21:30 · FlySafair
Options in this snapshot
112
Direct / non-stop options
10
Airport codes
Durban–DUR, Cape Town–CPT
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 112 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 10 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:30. The fastest flight takes about 2h 10m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from R2,474, Evening from R3,546, Afternoon from R3,751. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Durban to Cape Town flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Durban to Cape Town, Saturday shows the lowest fare at R2,474. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Durban from Cape Town by air?
The direct air distance between Durban (DUR) and Cape Town (CPT) is about 1,277 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DUR to CPT?
Yes. 10 non-stop flights are showing on Durban to Cape Town for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Durban to Cape Town?
FlySafair, South African Airways and Cemair are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?
The quickest non-stop Durban to Cape Town flight currently loaded takes about 2h 10m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 2h 10m to 2h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
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What is the cheapest Durban to Cape Town flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Durban to Cape Town for the dates currently loaded is R2,474. Fares on the same dates run up to R15,197, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Durban to Cape Town flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 06:00 and the last is around 21:30, local time at Durban. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,277.03 km.
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Lowest Durban to Cape Town airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
R2,474
03/10/2026
Cemair
10:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R2,424
12/10/2026
Cemair
10:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R2,350
11/12/2026
Cemair
10:30
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Durban to Cape Town Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Durban and Cape Town is approximately 1,277 KM. The flight duration ranges from 2H :10 M up to 50H :35 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Durban to Cape Town Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 112 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Durban at 06:00, while the last night flight leaves at 21:30. Flights depart from Durban International and land at Cape Town International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Durban to Cape Town
Aerial Distance
1,277 KM
Flight Duration
2H :10 M - 50H :35 M
Airport Codes
Durban - DUR, Cape Town - CPT
Total Flights Available
112 flights (10 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 21:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
43 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
44 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
9 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
1 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
DUR: Durban airport. Airport access in Durban depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
CPT: Cape Town airport. Airport access in Cape Town depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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