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Yes, for both international and domestic flights. But, as you're travelling on a domestic flight, the lounges you are looking for are all located in the Domestic Departures Terminal, and include those for SAA, BA, The Premier Lounge and the SLOW Lounge. Budget a minimum of around R300 upwards for a two-hour stay.

Car hire is definitely something you could consider once you land in Durban. The airport is quite small and therefore rather compact so car hire is not only easy to find but also quick to get to. The plethora of car rental agencies is located in the open parking right next to the terminal, just south of the main terminal entrance. The car rental area is clearly signposted, though any security guard will be able to point you in its direction. If you’re still lost, check out the airport info desk which is located near to the Arrivals Hall on the lower level of the terminal building.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Durban flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Durban. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Global Aviation Operations
• Eswatini Air

Flights from Cape Town to Durban usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lift: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Cemair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cape Town to Durban.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 247 round-trip, compared to C$ 377 via a layover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 1–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-300 variants.

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Durban most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Cape Town to Durban route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 233 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 265, a difference of C$ 32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Durban route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Durban flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 0% above the route average of C$ 249. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Durban takes 2h 05m, covering 2,054 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 314 to C$ 733. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Durban are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 226, which is 75% above the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Port Elizabeth (PLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 6h 42m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Durban range from C$ 197 to C$ 318, with an average of C$ 249 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 197 counts as a good deal.