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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International

Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Durban below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Durban King Shaka International.

Cape Town to Durban: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs13,940
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineFlySafair
Average flights per week171

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International is Rs27,882. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International.
FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and Lift Airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International.
As of July 2025, there are 171 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka International is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Durban King Shaka International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durban is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Durban King Shaka International.

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)

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.

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