Flights Cape Town → Durban
As of October 2026, economy flights from Cape Town to Durban have a typical range ZAR 2389–7682, median ZAR 4110. Full range across all 135 offers: ZAR 1503–7795. We found 38% of 135 offers from budget carriers (around ZAR 4003) and 62% from full-service carriers (around ZAR 4111).
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Best offers by airline: Cape Town → Durban
Based on 135 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Cape Town → Durban
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · ZAR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift | Included | — | — |
| FlySafair | Included | ZAR 448 | — |
| Hahn Air | Included | Included | — |
| South African | Included | Included | — |
| South African | — | ZAR 17 | — |
| Hahn Air Systems | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Durban cost?
Based on 135 offers · October 2026
Cape Town to Durban flights ranged from ZAR 1503 to ZAR 7795 across 135 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 3705 and premium fares around 7480 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 135 offers.
These 135 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between ZAR 2638 and ZAR 7571
What hidden fees do Cape Town to Durban flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Cape Town to Durban routes. The breakdown below is based on 135 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (ZAR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | 0 | 0% |
| FA | 1497 | 81% |
| X1 | 0 | 0% |
| SA | 0 | 0% |
| South African | 17 | 1% |
| H1 | 0 | 0% |
FlySafair: base ~ZAR 228 + fees ZAR 1497 = ~ZAR 1725 total. South African: base ~ZAR 2587 + fees ZAR 17 = ~ZAR 2604 total.
FlySafair's ZAR 1497 ancillary fees narrow the gap with South African's lower-fee model — the ZAR 2359 base difference shrinks to ZAR 879 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Cape Town to Durban?
12 airlines flew Cape Town to Durban in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (ZAR) | Median (ZAR) | Fees (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 62 | 1 | — | 1503 | 0 (0%) |
 LIFT Airline | 1 | — | 1626 | n/a |
 FlySafair | 9 | 1626–2063 | 1725 | 1497 (87%) |
 W2 | 1 | — | 2455 | n/a |
 South African | 10 | 2604–2671 | 2604 | 17 (1%) |
 South African Airways | 22 | 2405–2685 | 2638 | 0 (0%) |
 5H | 2 | 3902–3994 | 3948 | n/a |
 5Z | 5 | 1775–4003 | 4003 | n/a |
 GE | 4 | 4080–4231 | 4111 | n/a |
 X1 | 6 | 3133–4331 | 4313 | 0 (0%) |
 4Z | 13 | 3355–7131 | 4370 | n/a |
 H1 | 61 | 3832–7692 | 7576 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Cape Town → Durban prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Cape Town to Durban flights
- Cape Town–Durban had 135 offers analyzed. Median price: ZAR 4110.
- FA charges 90.2x more in ancillary fees than South African — ZAR 1497 vs ZAR 17 avg per booking.
- The same route priced ZAR 6060 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was ZAR 1503. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Cape Town to Durban cost?
- Based on 135 offers analyzed, Cape Town to Durban flights range from ZAR 1503 to ZAR 7795, with a median price of ZAR 4110. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Cape Town to Durban flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add ZAR 267 to the base fare on Cape Town to Durban flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Cape Town to Durban including all fees?
- 62 has the lowest median fare on Cape Town to Durban at ZAR 1503 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Cape Town–Durban flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was ZAR 1503. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Cape Town to Durban routes?
- Cape Town to Durban has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from ZAR 1503 to ZAR 7795 across 135 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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