Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to Durban?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Durban takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cape Town and Durban?

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The flight distance between Cape Town and Durban is 1278 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Durban?

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Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and Durban. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cem Air, Fly Safair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, London, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Harare, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Saint-Denis, Walvis Bay, Maputo, Gaborone, Arusha, Riyadh, Windhoek, Amsterdam, Dar es Salaam, George, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dubai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and Johannesburg, London, East London, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, Dublin, Bangkok, Manchester, Gaborone, Nairobi, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Lusaka, Singapore, Hanoi, Nelspruit, Birmingham, Maputo, Phuket City.

Question 6

What airports are near Cape Town?

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The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 7

What airports are near Durban?

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The main airport in Durban is Durban International. It is also served by Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cape Town and Durban?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cape Town and Durban thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cape Town and Durban can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Durban?

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Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Durban with Fly Safair, Airlink (SAA), Cem Air, South African Airways, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cape Town and Durban?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Durban, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cape Town and Durban?

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Traveling between Cape Town and Durban, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Durban?

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There are a number of airports in and around Durban. The main one is Durban International and other nearby airports include Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Durban depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Durban arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cape Town and Durban depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cape Town and Durban arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£53
Cheapest round-trip	£100
Nonstop flights in May	£39 – £110
Most popular airline	Fly Safair

Airline	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05	Sun 28.05
Fly Safair	6	5	7	7	5	5	6
Cem Air	1	3	2	3	---	2	1

Airline	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06	Sun 04.06
Fly Safair	7	5	7	7	6	6	4
Cem Air	2	3	3	3	---	2	1

Airline	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06	Sun 11.06
Fly Safair	7	6	7	1	---	3	6
Cem Air	3	3	3	---	---	---	1

Airline	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06	Sun 18.06
Fly Safair	7	6	7	7	6	6	6
Cem Air	3	3	3	3	3	2	2

Cape Town, South Africa to Durban, South Africa flights

Flights starting at £39. Choose between Fly Safair, Airlink (SAA), or Cem Air to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Airlink (SAA)	LNK	4Z	Yes	0 0
Cem Air	KEM	5Z	Yes	No
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0