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R899+ Cheap flights to Durban

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Flights to Durban in 2025

Find the latest flights to Durban in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

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R899

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R1 798
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Durban
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Cheapest flights to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Durban. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Tue 21/19:55JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Wed 22/118:05DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 20/1R955
Mon 20/117:50JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Tue 21/120:45DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 19/1R993
Wed 22/19:40HLA - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Wed 22/119:40DUR - HLA
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 20/1R1 012
Mon 20/117:50JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/112:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R1 124
Sat 25/17:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mSouth African
Sun 26/19:05DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mSouth African
Deal found 19/1R1 723
Fri 2/518:35JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Fri 23/57:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 19/1R1 911
Sun 26/115:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Sun 2/213:15DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 15mCemair
Deal found 19/1R2 641
Wed 5/212:55HLA - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/210:00DUR - HLA
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R3 559

Find flights to Durban within your budget

Locate flights to Durban that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

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JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

12:00-13:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

8:00-9:05

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 218

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

17:55-19:05

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/3

20:25-21:35

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 236

JohannesburgDurban

HLA - DUR

HLADUR

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 5/2

9:40-10:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

7:50-9:05

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 386

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

16:00-17:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 13/2

20:45-21:55

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 405

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

18:35-19:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 23/5

7:00-8:10

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 911

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

12:45-13:55

Nonstop1h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 5/4

7:00-8:10

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 229

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

16:30-17:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/2

16:30-17:45

Nonstop1h 15m

R2 641

JohannesburgDurban

HLA - DUR

HLADUR

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 5/2

12:55-14:10

Nonstop1h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

10:00-19:15

1 stop9h 15m

R3 559

JohannesburgDurban

HLA - DUR

HLADUR

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 31/1

19:50-21:00

Nonstop1h 10m

R899

JohannesburgDurban

JNB - DUR

JNBDUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

6:00-7:05

Nonstop1h 05m

R918

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Travel insights for flights to Durban

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When is the best time to book a flight to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Durban. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Durban may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 1 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Durban?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Durban takes 1 hour 7 minutes. Flights to Durban from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Durban. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Durban should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Durban

The most flights from Johannesburg to Durban are scheduled on a Friday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Durban?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R57

South African

South African

From R69

Airlink

Airlink

From R58

Cemair

Cemair

From R47

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durban?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are Cemair, Lift and FlySafair.

Rainfall in Durban by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Durban by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Lift, Airlink and South African to Durban have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

What is good to know if travelling to Durban?

  • Durban is home to a stretch of beaches – known as The Golden Mile – which runs from South Beach all the way to the upmarket Suncoast Casino. These beaches are renowned for their beautiful golden sands and surfing opportunities on offer.
  • Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a traveler just looking to experience as much as you possibly can down in Durban, there’s always something to keep you smiling while you’re visiting the city.
  • Nature enthusiast should consider a visit to the Tembe Elephant Park, a 300-square kilometer nature reserve situated between Zululand and Mozambique. On offer here is the opportunity of seeing South Africa’s last free-ranging elephants (some 200 of them!), along with other inhabitants of the park such as Lions, Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, and an abundance of African antelope.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?

    Most people fly into Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight to Durban. King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 29,2 km from Durban’s city centre. There are 47 flights from Johannesburg to King Shaka Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Durban if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durban on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Durban?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cemair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durban.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban?

    Durban King Shaka Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban. One-way flights to Durban King Shaka Intl typically cost R554, while return flights cost around R1 247.

  • How much is a return flight to Durban?

    A return flight to Durban will typically cost around R284, however they can be found for as little as R67.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Durban depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Durban, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Does Durban King Shaka Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Durban King Shaka Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Durban King Shaka Intl?

    Yes. Durban King Shaka Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tarkshay Hospitality is the closest property to Durban King Shaka Intl (3,2 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl).

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