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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.

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.  

Among airlines operating Durban to Cape Town flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Durban and Cape Town. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Global Aviation Operations
• Eswatini Air

Flights from Durban to Cape Town usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Durban to Cape Town.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 153 € return, compared with 230 € via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 1 €–87 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 100 variants.

Connecting flights from Durban to Cape Town most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Durban to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 146 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 180 €, a difference of 34 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Durban to Cape Town route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Durban to Cape Town flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Green Point Market, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Durban to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 and lands at 9:33
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of 154 €. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Durban to Cape Town takes 2h 18m, covering 2.054 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 176 € to 516 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Durban to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 111 €, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Port Elizabeth (PLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 28m, compared to 5h 37m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

Return flights from Durban to Cape Town range from 122 € to 197 €, with an average of 154 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 122 € counts as a good deal.