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$868+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Cape Town

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 January 29, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:10 am
RDU
-
CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/202:30 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops29h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,177
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/1210:56 am
RDU
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CPT
3 stops44h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:25 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops39h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,188
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/276:00 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/31:50 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops31h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/41:29 pm
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops21h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
RDU
2 stops24h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 9/97:10 am
RDU
-
CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/162:35 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops29h 48m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,203
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 9/910:00 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/162:35 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,204
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 5/86:21 am
RDU
-
CPT
3 stops49h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/282:30 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops30h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,220
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:21 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops47h 29m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/284:35 pm
CPT
-
RDU
2 stops37h 09m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,279
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:13 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 22m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/301:50 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops30h 16m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$1,281
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 am
RDU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/81:50 pm
CPT
-
RDU
3 stops30h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,282

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,188
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$868
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,391
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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 January 29, 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/8

6:05 am-1:40 pm

3 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

2:30 pm-2:23 pm

3 stops29h 53m

$1,220

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

1:50 pm-2:01 pm

3 stops30h 11m

$1,282

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

10:31 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

8:50 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop22h 37m

$1,301

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 18m

$1,372

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

3:02 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

4:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,380

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/13

10:56 am-1:00 pm

3 stops43h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

2:35 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops40h 09m

$1,408

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

1:50 pm-2:01 pm

3 stops30h 11m

$1,416

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

7:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$1,441

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-3:05 pm

3 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 am-9:33 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$1,454

RaleighCape Town

RDU - CPT

RDUCPT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

10:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 00m

$868

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Cape Town

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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 $1,059). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Durham to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Durham to Cape Town can take about 26h 35m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,282. 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 $1,059). 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

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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,191Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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