Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cape Town and Durban share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can take your pick of 82 weekly Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CPT to DUR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, so getting to Durban (and then touring more of South Africa!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with FlySafair on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CPT and DUR include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Port Elizabeth Airport
Lanseria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight is Rs15,656. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs31,250. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to DUR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CPT to DUR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 25 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.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DUR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Durban King Shaka International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Durban's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Durban King Shaka International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Durban in March.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport for February if you want to go to Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to DUR in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
If you're looking to explore another corner of South Africa, consider Benoni, about 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy are among its highlights.
