Durban to Cape Town DUR → CPT
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest return found recently is $315 with FlySafair, 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $87 with FlySafair, 20 Oct, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $259 to $307.
Cheapest return found recently
$315
27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 4 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$315
27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 4 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$315 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
$241 29 Oct – 5 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $178 to $240.
At $315, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 6 departure dates from 29 Oct to 4 Jan 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct – 5 Nov | $241 | 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 |
| 24 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $258 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $314 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $315 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $263 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $287 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $241.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, LIFT Airline, CemAir.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $89 to $120.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$87
20 Oct · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 6:15 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$87
20 Oct · FlySafair
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 6:15 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$87 20 Octfound todayOpen this trip
$83 14 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $76 to $98.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 15 departure dates from 20 Oct to 28 Feb 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 20 Oct to compare.
Every date we hold
17 fares on 15 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $87 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 29 Oct | $145 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Nov | $89 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Nov | $88 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Nov | $88 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | $102 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Nov | $99 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $83 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $94 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $126 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $189 | FlySafair | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $143 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Feb 2027 | $113 | CemAir | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Feb 2027 | $110 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Feb 2027 | $110 | LIFT Airline | King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $83.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: FlySafair, LIFT Airline, CemAir.
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 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Oct 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 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $224 | $211 | +21% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $241 | $217 | +30% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $219 | $217 | +18% | 13 |
| 30–59 days | $209 | $209 | +13% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $288 | $240 | +56% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $230 | $226 | +24% | 22 |
| 180+ days | $185 | $178 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $100 | $76 | +9% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $121 | $95 | +32% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $99 | $82 | +8% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $98 | $82 | +7% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $113 | $102 | +23% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $110 | $102 | +20% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $92 | $86 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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