What is the most punctual flight time for Durban to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Durban to Cape Town delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Durban and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Durban to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?

This flight path from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Cemair and Airlink can get you from Durban to Cape Town in just under 2h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 40m. There are 1276 km between Durban and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town

The most flights from DUR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Cape Town?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Durban to Cape Town on time: Eswatini Air (100%), FlySafair (95%), Global Aviation Operations (87%).

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	C$ 284
One-way from	C$ 130
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 238

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Durban to Cape Town

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 16/10

5:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 276

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/1

12:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

1:10 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 286

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/1

12:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 286

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

7:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 297

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/1

10:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

1:10 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 314

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/12

4:20 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop4h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 319

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/1

10:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

1:10 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 339

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/10

5:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 356

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

7:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 375

DurbanCape Town

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/2

11:15 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops6h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 377

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Durban to Cape Town is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of C$ 197). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CPT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durban to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Durban to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 192 and C$ 304 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 284 on Cemair (17 Jan-25 Jan).

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How popular is this Durban to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Durban to Cape Town?
Cemair and Airlink can get you from Durban to Cape Town in just under 2h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 40m. There are 1276 km between Durban and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Cape Town?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Durban to Cape Town on time: Eswatini Air (100%), FlySafair (95%), Global Aviation Operations (87%).
Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durban to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Cape Town (average of C$ 197). Flying from Durban to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Durban to Cape Town is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CPT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durban to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Durban to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 192 and C$ 304 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 284 on Cemair (17 Jan-25 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Durban to Cape Town

The most flights from DUR to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Durban to Cape Town delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Durban and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Durban to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Durban to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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Durban to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 192 and C$ 304 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 284 on Cemair (17 Jan-25 Jan).