How long is the flight from Durham to Cape Town?

A quick flight from Durham to Cape Town can take about 18h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,192. Durham and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7902 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durham to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Durham to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Delta, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Durham?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Durham. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Durham to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$630+ Flights from Durham to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Durham to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,568 and $2,114 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $1,179 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 29-Feb 5).

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Mon 12/1511:02 amRDU - CPT

1 stop25h 13mDelta

Mon 12/2211:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops30h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$2,034

Tue 12/169:57 amRDU - CPT

2 stops28h 58mDelta

Tue 12/2311:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops30h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$2,176

Tue 12/1612:43 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops26h 12mKLM

Tue 12/2311:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops30h 46mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$2,324

Tue 12/163:05 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops40h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 12/231:50 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/14

$2,356

Wed 12/1710:00 amRDU - CPT

2 stops47h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/68:50 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop29h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$2,419

Tue 12/161:30 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/236:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops57h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,497

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Sat 1/176:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop18h 00mDelta

Mon 1/269:30 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop20h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,192

Sat 1/176:25 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/262:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops30h 31mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$1,269

Sat 3/149:50 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/218:50 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,281

Thu 1/2912:12 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop24h 03mDelta

Thu 2/59:30 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop20h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,192

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Fri 1/96:55 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop27h 55mDelta

Sat 1/178:00 amCPT - RDU

2 stops41h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$1,569

Fri 1/96:55 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop27h 55mKLM

Sat 1/177:55 amCPT - RDU

1 stop39h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$1,609

Fri 1/95:59 pmRDU - CPT

3 stops60h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/172:20 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,720

Fri 1/91:01 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 54mKLM

Fri 1/1611:45 pmCPT - RDU

2 stops31h 30mKLM

Deal found 12/16

$1,721

Fri 1/96:18 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 17mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/162:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops40h 09mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$1,808

Sat 1/175:00 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Mon 1/269:30 pmCPT - RDU

1 stop25h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,192

Sat 1/176:25 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/262:35 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops30h 31mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$1,269

Thu 1/292:10 pmRDU - CPT

3 stops64h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/52:25 pmCPT - RDU

3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,179

One-way flights from Durham to Cape Town
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Sat 2/78:16 pmRDU - CPT

3 stops50h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$630

Thu 1/159:22 amRDU - CPT

3 stops48h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$730

Mon 1/122:40 pmRDU - CPT

2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/14

$761

Sun 2/811:30 amRDU - CPT

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$825

Mon 1/126:18 amRDU - CPT

2 stops25h 17mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$863

Sat 2/74:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop35h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/15

$908

Sun 2/88:45 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$914

Mon 1/124:15 pmRDU - CPT

1 stop35h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$968

Sun 2/82:45 pmRDU - CPT

3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,024

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RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

6:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-11:07 am

1 stop20h 37m

$1,192

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

12:12 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-11:07 am

1 stop20h 37m

$1,192

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

6:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$1,269

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

9:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

8:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,281

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

8:16 pm-6:00 am

3 stops50h 44m

$630

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

2:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$761

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:03 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 27m

$825

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

6:18 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$863

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

4:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 45m

$908

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

8:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

$914

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $915). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Durham to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Durham to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Durham?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Durham. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Durham to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Durham to Cape Town can take about 18h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,192. Durham and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7902 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durham to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $915). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$919	Average$1,190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$1,148	Average$1,578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,318	Average$1,621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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