Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to Cape Town, FlySafair or Cemair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Cape Town are FlySafair and Cemair. With an average price for the route of £132 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Cemair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £206 and an overall rating of 6.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Durban to Cape Town take?

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Direct flights cover the 793 miles separating Durban to Cape Town in about 2h 10m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Durban and Cape Town per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 direct flights that take off from Durban and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 2h 16m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 88 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to Cape Town was £69 for a one-way ticket and £138 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Durban and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Durban and Cape Town are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (56 flights per week), Cemair (15 flights per week), and Global Aviation Operations (14 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For Durban to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Durban, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to Cape Town?

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Durban and Cape Town are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Durban from Durban King Shaka Intl and will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Durban to Cape Town?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Durban at 07:15 and will be landing in Cape Town at 09:35.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Durban to Cape Town?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Durban to Cape Town jets off at 21:30 and lands at 23:45.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Durban and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Durban to Cape Town. They are: Cemair, FlySafair and Lift. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Lift at £85 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Lift.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to Cape Town?

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The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Durban to Cape Town flight route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Durban to Cape Town on a daily basis.

Question 13

How can I get to King Shaka International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is an airport shuttle service that runs between the popular hotels and well-visited destinations to King Shaka International Airport. From Durban City Centre, the shuttle passes Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Botanical Gardens, uShaka Marine World, Suncoast Casino and Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Make a booking with airportbus@mweb.co.za. Depending on where you embark, the prices are between R100,00 and R150,00.

Question 14

What public transport is available at Cape Town International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The MyCiti bus rapid transit operates from the MyCiTi Airport Bus Station outside the main airport terminal to the Civic Centre Bus Station located on Hertzog Boulevard in the city centre. Buses depart from the A01 Airport to Civic Centre route every 20 minutes. They run daily from 5:00am to 9:30pm and the 20 kilometre trip takes about 30 minutes. Buy a MyConnect Card from around R35 at MyCiti stations kiosks. Any authorised taxi companies charge between R350,00 and R600,00 and can be found outside the Arrivals Terminal on the ground floor. Ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt are available to transport you. The pick-up area is at the P2 parkade and a drive to the city centre will cost around R200,00.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Durban to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost £104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £180 and £154 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Durban to Cape Town.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Durban with another airline.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Durban to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Durban and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 100 minutes.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, FlySafair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Durban and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Durban to Cape Town were found on Lift (£138) and Cemair (£152).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Durban to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Durban to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Durban usually cost between £102 and £161 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £138 on Lift (24 Oct–27 Oct).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is FlySafair, followed by Lift and Cemair.

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