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$708+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
ago 5 — ago 121
ter 8/5
ter 8/12
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 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated julho 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,029
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$708
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,710
From Durham to Cape Town Intl
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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 julho 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 11/154:36 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops32h 24mAmerican Airlines
sáb 11/2210:00 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops25h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,029
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/162:00 pmRDU - CPT
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
dom 9/214:35 pmCPT - RDU
2 stops30h 14mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,031
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
ter 11/42:00 pmRDU - CPT
3 stops64h 35mMultiple Airlines
ter 11/187:20 amCPT - RDU
2 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,163
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/166:00 amRDU - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
dom 9/211:50 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops33h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,195
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
ter 11/48:50 pmRDU - CPT
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
ter 11/186:55 pmCPT - RDU
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/247:06 amRDU - CPT
3 stops48h 34mKenya Airways
ter 9/92:30 pmCPT - RDU
3 stops34h 49mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,243

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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 julho 31, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ter 9/16

2:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/21

4:35 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,031

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

dom 10/26

9:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

seg 11/3

6:45 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,140

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ter 9/16

6:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 11m

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/21

2:30 pm-2:17 pm

3 stops29h 47m

$1,190

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ter 9/16

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom 9/21

1:50 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$1,195

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

ter 8/26

1:01 pm-11:00 am

2 stops39h 59m

Cape Town Intl

seg 9/8

6:55 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,235

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

dom 8/24

7:06 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 34m

Cape Town Intl

ter 9/9

2:30 pm-7:19 pm

3 stops34h 49m

$1,243

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

qui 8/28

9:54 am-8:30 pm

3 stops52h 36m

$708

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

qui 8/28

1:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,143

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Deals found on 7/30

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 July 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 julho 31, 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.

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 julho 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
803 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
274 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 4 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.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Durham to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 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 julho 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,027Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,190Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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