Durban to Cape Town (DUR–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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794 mi airlines 81/wk
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FA462
FA FlySafair
738
7:15 AM
SAST
9:35 AM
SAST
2h 20m
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5Z901
5Z CemAir
CR1
8:40 AM
SAST
10:50 AM
SAST
2h 10m
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FA177
FA FlySafair
738
9:05 AM
SAST
11:25 AM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA161
FA FlySafair
738
12:10 PM
SAST
2:30 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA163
FA FlySafair
738
1:50 PM
SAST
4:10 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA165
FA FlySafair
738
1:55 PM
SAST
4:15 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA189
FA FlySafair
738
2:45 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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5Z905
5Z CemAir
CR1
2:55 PM
SAST
5:05 PM
SAST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FA171
FA FlySafair
738
3:30 PM
SAST
5:50 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA464
FA FlySafair
738
4:45 PM
SAST
7:05 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA187
FA FlySafair
738
5:35 PM
SAST
7:55 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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GE375
GE Lift
733
6:05 PM
SAST
8:20 PM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FA341
FA FlySafair
738
6:15 PM
SAST
8:30 PM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FA179
FA FlySafair
738
6:30 PM
SAST
9:00 PM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FA183
FA FlySafair
738
6:50 PM
SAST
9:10 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA466
FA FlySafair
738
7:40 PM
SAST
9:55 PM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FA468
FA FlySafair
738
7:55 PM
SAST
10:10 PM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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5Z907
5Z CemAir
CR1
8:21 PM
SAST
10:20 PM
SAST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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FA199
FA FlySafair
738
8:25 PM
SAST
10:45 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA185
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 PM
SAST
10:55 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA613
FA FlySafair
738
8:55 PM
SAST
11:15 PM
SAST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA160
FA FlySafair
738
6:00 AM
SAST
8:05 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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5Z900
5Z CemAir
CR1
7:00 AM
SAST
9:00 AM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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GE372
GE Lift
733
7:10 AM
SAST
9:15 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA188
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST
10:05 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA463
FA FlySafair
738
10:25 AM
SAST
12:30 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA162
FA FlySafair
738
11:10 AM
SAST
1:15 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA164
FA FlySafair
738
11:15 AM
SAST
1:20 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA178
FA FlySafair
738
12:00 PM
SAST
2:05 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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5Z904
5Z CemAir
CR1
12:10 PM
SAST
2:10 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA186
FA FlySafair
738
2:55 PM
SAST
5:00 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA340
FA FlySafair
738
3:35 PM
SAST
5:40 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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5Z906
5Z CemAir
CR1
5:20 PM
SAST
7:20 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA506
FA FlySafair
738
5:30 PM
SAST
7:35 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA176
FA FlySafair
738
5:45 PM
SAST
7:50 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA612
FA FlySafair
738
6:15 PM
SAST
8:20 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA170
FA FlySafair
738
6:25 PM
SAST
8:30 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA471
FA FlySafair
738
6:50 PM
SAST
8:55 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA465
FA FlySafair
738
7:40 PM
SAST
9:45 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Durban to Cape Town
3 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 794 mi 1h 59m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

DUR–CPT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, CemAir and Lift lead the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUR–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 54 738 2h15-2h30
5Z CemAir 21 CR1 1h59-2h10
GE Lift 6 733 2h15
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – GE
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5Z + FA + GE (81 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUR to CPT direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
78
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUR to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
69
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Durban.
DUR: SAST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Durban, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,277 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 30m.

DUR–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durban to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,277 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights81 out / 78 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: DUR
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUR to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 30m. The route covers 794 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: CemAir, FlySafair and Lift.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from DUR to CPT. The return direction has about 78 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MPM, MQP, PLZ, GRJ, JNB, HLA, ELS, BFN, HRE and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to DUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DUR to CPT

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from CemAir, FlySafair and Lift. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DUR to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUR to CPT ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,277 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MPM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.