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Cheap flights from Durban to Auckland from R20 702

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — AKL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 431
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Durban to Auckland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R38 274 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 154 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 12/311:15DUR - AKL
2 stops26h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 14/36:40AKL - DUR
2 stops23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 702
Mon 14/412:05DUR - AKL
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/114:40AKL - DUR
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R21 513
Mon 31/315:20DUR - AKL
2 stops27h 45mSouth African
Mon 5/114:05AKL - DUR
2 stops35h 45mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R22 693
Mon 14/412:05DUR - AKL
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 12/113:50AKL - DUR
3 stops55h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R23 412
Mon 7/418:40DUR - AKL
3 stops37h 10mEmirates
Mon 14/46:25AKL - DUR
3 stops44h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R27 855

Find flights from Durban to Auckland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Auckland 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/3

11:15-0:25

2 stops26h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

6:40-18:55

2 stops23h 15m

R20 702

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/4

12:05-2:45

2 stops28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

14:40-19:50

2 stops40h 10m

R21 513

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/3

15:20-6:05

2 stops27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/1

14:05-14:50

2 stops35h 45m

R22 693

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/4

12:05-2:45

2 stops28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

13:50-10:35

3 stops55h 45m

R23 412

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/3

19:10-11:15

1 stop29h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

16:35-17:10

2 stops35h 35m

R28 703

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Durban to Auckland

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Durban to Auckland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Durban to Auckland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Auckland. 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 Durban to Auckland?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Auckland (average of R1 110). Flying from Durban to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 513). 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 DUR to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Durban to Auckland at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Auckland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways from Durban to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Auckland from Durban flights?

    South Africa has a few international airports serving flights to Auckland Intl (AKL), like Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), O.R Tambo Intl (JNB), and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Durban King Shaka Int, located approx. 21 miles from the city centre, serves as the primary airport in Durban, however, flights departing to Auckland Intl from Durban King Shaka Intl will need to make at least 3 stopovers before reaching Auckland. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is one of the busiest airports in the world and serves as New Zealand's major airline hub. The airport is approximately 25min from the city centre, with several public transport options available, including buses, taxis and car hire, which is a great option if you want to travel outside the city too.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Durban to Auckland?

    Currently, there are no direct flights from Durban to Auckland Intl, but there are a variety of two- and three-stopover flights to choose from. The majority of these flights are operated by Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways, with South African domestic stopover flights operated by FlySafair, Mango Airlines, and kulula. Common routes from Durban to Auckland have two or three stopovers in Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), Brisbane (BNE), and Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), the length of which will affect total flight durations. Both Qatar Airways and Emirates services operate to these stopover airports, with code-shared flights on Singapore Airlines.

  • What are the stopover options between Durban and Auckland?

    When flying from Durban King Shaka International Airport to Auckland, it is common to have stopovers in Doha Hamad Int and Brisbane, with a possibility of a third stopover in Kuala Lumpur Intl. Because there are no direct flights for this route, travellers can expect stops to add four our five hours to their travel duration. Flights with two stopovers take an average of 29h 10min, whereas flights with three stopovers take between 35h 50min and 76h 15min. Flights deals with three stopovers tend to be cheaper than those with only two. If you are not in a hurry, three stopovers may be a viable option for you, stopping in Johannesburg O.R Tambo, then Doha Hamad Intl and Brisbane, before arriving in Auckland.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Durban to Auckland?

    All South Africans with valid passports intending to travel to New Zealand are required to obtain a visa. If you are visiting for holidays, you must apply for a visitor visa, which is valid for nine months. New Zealand also offers other visas such as study, business, residence, joining family and work visas. Apply for your New Zealand Visa online, with online payment options available on a credit card.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Auckland is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R20 702 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are South African and Qatar Airways, starting at R22 693 and R23 412 round-trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Auckland?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R395 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Auckland flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Auckland 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 Durban to Auckland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Auckland (average of R1 110). Flying from Durban to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 513). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR11 298AverageR17 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 755AverageR21 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 277AverageR21 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR21 233AverageR26 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR24 269AverageR27 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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