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$774+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
nov. 28 — déc. 51
ven. 11/28
ven. 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,148
(oojo)

One-way from

$774
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,705
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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 octobre 29, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mar. 11/46:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
mar. 11/181:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$1,223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
lun. 12/18:15 amRDU - CPT
1 stop28h 00mDelta
lun. 12/89:30 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop26h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,252
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
ven. 10/316:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air
dim. 11/161:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$1,268
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
ven. 11/288:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
dim. 12/146:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
ven. 11/2811:05 amRDU - CPT
2 stops27h 50mDelta
dim. 12/149:30 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
ven. 11/286:33 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops30h 32mAmerican Airlines
dim. 12/146:55 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops29h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,321
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
lun. 12/16:10 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
lun. 12/82:35 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops30h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,400
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
ven. 11/286:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
dim. 12/141:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops31h 11mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mar. 11/46:13 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops30h 52mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/188:50 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,461
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mar. 11/48:40 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
mar. 11/186:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,475

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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 octobre 29, 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

Fly to

Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 1/17

2:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/26

5:15 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,159

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 11/4

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/18

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops31h 18m

$1,223

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 12/1

8:15 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/8

9:30 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop26h 17m

$1,252

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 1/17

8:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/26

6:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,281

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ven. 11/28

11:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 12/14

9:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,293

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ven. 11/28

6:33 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 32m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 12/14

6:55 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,321

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 12/1

6:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/8

2:35 pm-2:07 pm

3 stops30h 32m

$1,400

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 11/26

7:15 pm-11:50 am

2 stops57h 35m

$774

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 12/14

8:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,175

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 12/14

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops59h 25m

$1,200

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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 October 24, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Cape Town (average of $917). 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?

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 octobre 29, 2025.

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.

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 octobre 29, 2025.
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
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 24h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,223. Durham and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7902 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $917). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Durham to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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