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$696+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

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RDU — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,188
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$696
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,551
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:15 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,188
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/211:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:15 amRDU - CPT
2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/214:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops46h 27mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,197
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/242:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,226
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:29 amRDU - CPT
3 stops46h 11mKenya Airways
Sun 9/212:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops28h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:30 amRDU - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Fri 10/248:05 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:10 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/208:00 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,419
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/92:10 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Mon 6/1611:00 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops29h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,438
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:15 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 6/226:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,462
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/163:40 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops39h 45mLufthansa
Sun 9/216:05 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,499
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/61:00 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops40h 35mEmirates
Mon 6/91:05 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops38h 27mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$24,082

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Durham

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Cape Town

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Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,188

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

6:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

2:35 pm-1:22 pm

3 stops28h 47m

$1,374

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/12

3:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/20

8:00 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop24h 08m

$1,419

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

11:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,438

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/14

11:08 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

11:15 pm-10:54 am

2 stops41h 39m

$1,460

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/22

6:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,462

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-8:06 am

2 stops45h 31m

$1,717

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

2:35 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops29h 33m

$1,782

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

7:04 am-1:45 pm

3 stops48h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/18

2:35 pm-1:29 pm

3 stops28h 54m

$1,907

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

1:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

1:05 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$24,082

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durham to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Cape Town as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Durham to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Durham to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,136Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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