Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Cape Town takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Durban and Cape Town?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and London, Johannesburg, Manchester, George, Harare, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Victoria Falls, Gaborone, Mauritius Island, Entebbe, Lusaka, Nairobi, Lagos, East London, Maputo, Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv, Riyadh.

Question 5

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 London, Johannesburg, Manchester, Harare, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo, Denpasar.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Durban?

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Durban is mainly served by Durban International. But there are other airports nearby, including Virginia Airport.

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

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 9

Which airlines fly between Durban and Cape Town?

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Currently, you can fly between Durban and Cape Town with Fly Safair, Cem Air, South African Airways, Hahn Air Technologies.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Durban and Cape Town, 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 11

What flights operate between Durban and Cape Town?

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Traveling between Durban and Cape Town, 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 12

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 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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Cape Town 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 Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Cape Town 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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Durban and Cape Town 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 Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Durban and Cape Town 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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£168
Nonstop flights in May	£90 – £267
Most popular airline	Fly Safair

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MyCiTi Bus (A01 route)	30-45 min	peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Civic Centre
Metered Taxi	20-40 min	metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	20-40 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Shared Airport Shuttle	30-60 min	per person; multiple stops	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget solo travelers
Private Transfer	20-40 min	fixed rate; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-40 min	per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Fly Safair	7	7	7	2	5	6	8
LIFT airline	2	2	2	1	1	1	1
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Cem Air	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Fly Safair	7	7	7	---	---	---	8
LIFT airline	2	1	1	---	---	1	2
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Cem Air	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Fly Safair	7	7	7	7	8	6	8
LIFT airline	2	2	1	2	2	1	2
South African Airways	---	---	1	2	2	1	2
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	1	2	1	1	---
Cem Air	---	---	2	3	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 80 total	Daily flights: 11.43 average	Most flights: Friday 8 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	17°C
February	26°C	17°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	22°C	15°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	16°C	10°C
September	18°C	11°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	22°C	14°C
December	24°C	16°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Cem Air	KEM	5Z	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes