Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Auckland?

Flights from Durban to Auckland usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Auckland?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Auckland: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Auckland pass through?

Connecting flights from Durban to Auckland most commonly pass through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 99% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Auckland?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Durban to Auckland. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R20 877 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R22 408, a difference of R1 531. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Auckland?

New Zealand Maritime Museum is one of the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Durban to Auckland flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the R21 667 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Durban to Auckland?

There are currently no direct flights available from Durban to Auckland. Flights with 1 stopover take between 29h 56m and 44h 29m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Auckland?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Durban to Auckland changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R21 535 to R77 103. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Durban to Auckland looking right now?

One-way fares from Durban to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R29 302, which is 121% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Durban to Auckland?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 29h 56m, compared to 44h 29m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Durban and Auckland?

Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Durban (New Zealand Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R58 for economy cars. Top options include: • New Zealand Discount Car Rentals • Snap Rentals • Europcar • EZI • EZU Car Rental

How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Auckland flight?

Return flights from Durban to Auckland range from R19 096 to R24 272, with an average of R21 667 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 096 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Auckland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Auckland. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Auckland?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Auckland at R18 852 return. •December (R24 450) and January (R23 873) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Durban to Auckland the cheapest?

Flights from Durban to Auckland are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Durban to Auckland?

Emirates (R21 947) and Qantas Airways (R22 293) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Durban to Auckland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Durban to Auckland?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Durban to Auckland route. 99% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Durban to Auckland?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R16 700. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Durban to Auckland, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Durban to Auckland stopovers at 17h 13m over the past 3 months.

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R21 535

Typical prices: R19 096-R24 272

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R13 073

Typical prices: R12 299-R15 729

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Wed 31/10

DUR - AKL • 1 stop

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February

Cheapest • 13% price drop

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Recent return flight deals from Durban to Auckland

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Feb 14

19:10 - 0:20DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

42h 10m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

13:15 - 12:50AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 35m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 535Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Mar 17

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 947Emirates

2 days ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Feb 14

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 062Emirates

3+ days ago

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Mar 24

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 128Emirates

3+ days ago

Thu, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 9

7:00 - 23:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:40 - 10:40AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

35h 00m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 293Qantas Airways

5 hours ago

Thu, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 9

19:10 - 6:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 40m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

12:15 - 10:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

32h 20m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R22 359Qatar Airways

5 hours ago

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Mar 24

17:00 - 6:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

50h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

13:15 - 19:50AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 35m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 132Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Mar 17

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 19:50AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

33h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 462Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Feb 14

16:30 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 511Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Jan 4

7:00 - 0:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 10:40AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R57 362Qantas Airways

10 hours ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Durban to Auckland

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

12:25 - 0:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

49h 00m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:45 - 10:55AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

52h 10m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R19 790Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

12:25 - 0:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

49h 00m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:45 - 10:55AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

52h 10m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R19 971Qatar Airways

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

18:55 - 0:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

42h 30m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:45 - 10:55AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

52h 10m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R20 251Qatar Airways

10 hours ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 716Emirates

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 832Emirates

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

19:05 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 046Emirates

3+ days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

16:30 - 11:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

21:05 - 17:10AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 017Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

17:00 - 4:40DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

6:00 - 19:50AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 198Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 19

11:15 - 0:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 19:50AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 791Qantas Airways

2 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 - 4:40DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

6:00 - 10:40AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 878Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Durban to Auckland flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Auckland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Auckland. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Auckland? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Durban to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Auckland at R18 852 return.
•December (R24 450) and January (R23 873) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Durban to Auckland the cheapest?: Flights from Durban to Auckland are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Cheapest flight	R13 073

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Auckland?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Auckland:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Durban to Auckland?
There are currently no direct flights available from Durban to Auckland. Flights with 1 stopover take between 29h 56m and 44h 29m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Auckland?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Auckland flight?
Return flights from Durban to Auckland range from R19 096 to R24 272, with an average of R21 667 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 096 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Durban to Auckland flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the R21 667 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Durban to Auckland changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R21 535 to R77 103. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Durban to Auckland looking right now?
One-way fares from Durban to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R29 302, which is 121% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?
Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• Europcar
• EZI
• EZU Car Rental
Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Auckland?
Flights from Durban to Auckland usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Auckland pass through?
Connecting flights from Durban to Auckland most commonly pass through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Auckland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Durban to Auckland. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R20 877 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R22 408, a difference of R1 531.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Durban to Auckland?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 29h 56m, compared to 44h 29m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Durban and Auckland?
Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Durban (New Zealand Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Auckland?
New Zealand Maritime Museum is one of the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average R20 877, about R1 531 less than Friday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Durban to Auckland trip for February. Fares historically average R18 852 return in that month – typically R5 598 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Auckland Intl Airport.

• Ibis Budget Auckland Airport
• Novotel Auckland Airport
• Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport

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