Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cape Town and Durban are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 85 weekly Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Safair is the earliest you can take. Safair operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
To ensure you catch your CPT to DUR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Durban (and then other destinations in South Africa) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is CemAir.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPT and DUR include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Lanseria International Airport
Port Elizabeth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Right now, Rs13,940 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,882. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CPT to DUR, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to DUR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Consider booking a hotel near DUR if you're taking a late Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and discover more of Durban and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from King Shaka International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
King Shaka International Airport to central Durban has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Durban. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to DUR in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Durban. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Benoni is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. No journey is complete without experiencing Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym.