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Cheap Flight Deals to Durban

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Durban that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Durban

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Durban.
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6:00 - 7:15JNB-DUR
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21:10 - 22:20DUR-JNB
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R1 001FlySafair
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Sun, May 4 - Wed, May 7
6:25 - 7:40JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
20:45 - 21:55DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
R1 019FlySafair
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Sun, May 11 - Tue, May 13
20:35 - 21:45JNB-DUR
1h 10mdirect
9:10 - 10:20DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
R1 857South African
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Fri, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 22
18:35 - 19:50JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
7:00 - 8:10DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
R1 911Airlink
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
18:35 - 19:50JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
7:00 - 8:10DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
R1 930Airlink
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
15:00 - 17:05CPT-DUR
2h 05mdirect
10:00 - 12:15DUR-CPT
2h 15mdirect
R2 257Lift
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Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
6:00 - 7:05JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
10:00 - 11:05DUR-JNB
1h 05mdirect
R2 457Lift
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Thu, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 6
15:00 - 16:15JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
16:30 - 17:45DUR-JNB
1h 15mdirect
R2 658Cemair
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Sun, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 10
20:35 - 21:45JNB-DUR
1h 10mdirect
8:10 - 9:20DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
R2 821South African
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 9
9:30 - 10:45JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
13:15 - 14:30DUR-JNB
1h 15mdirect
R3 186Cemair
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Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 11

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Durban

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Durban to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Durban?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Durban was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R18 221 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Durban and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R1 875 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Durban?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Durban from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Durban costs R1 507 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R434 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Durban which costs R1 931 on average, and Cape Town to Durban, which costs R2 319 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Durban?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Durban is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R1 865. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are R2 085 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Durban is May, where tickets cost R1 511 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R1 966 and R1 893 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R6 225.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Durban?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Durban depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Durban is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R95 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Durban is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R104.

What is a good deal for flights to Durban?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Durban, 25% of our users found tickets to Durban for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R1 547 return, from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport R1 801 return, from East London R1 948 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Durban?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Durban Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

December

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Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Durban

When to book flights to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Durban based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Durban flights

  • Which airports can you fly directly to Durban from?

    There are numerous direct flights to Durban from all over South Africa. You can find direct flights with FlySafair, Airlink, Lift, and South African Airways. FlySafair has direct flights from Cape Town International, Lanseria, and OR Tambo. Lift offers direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Hahn Air Systems and FlySafair offer direct trips from East London Airport (ELS) to Durban.

  • Should I fly Airlink to Durban?

    Airlink is a popular choice when flying domestic to Durban from other South African airports. It's one of the few full-service airlines operating domestic flights and comes with a cabin and checked baggage allowance, as well as in-flight entertainment and food and beverages. The cost of flights is a little more expensive, but worth the added luxury.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Durban?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Durban was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R18 221 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Durban and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R1 875 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Durban King Shaka Intl Airport from central Durban?

    Durban King Shaka Intl Airport is 29 km from the centre of Durban.

  • What is the name of Durban’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Durban, called Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR). It can also be referred to as Durban Intl, King Shaka Intl, or King Shaka Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Durban?

    On average, a flight to Durban costs R1 507. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R434 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Durban?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Durban.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Durban?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Durban?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Durban with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Durban?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Durban

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Durban? 25% of our users found return tickets to Durban for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg Lanseria R1 224, from Cape Town R3 315, from Bloemfontein R4 783
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Durban flight deals.
  • After arriving at Durban King Shaka International (DUR), there are multiple options to reach the city centre. The Airport Shuttle service provides convenient transfers, taking around 30min. Alternatively, taxis are readily available, taking approximately 25–35min. For budget-conscious travellers, the local A2B buses offer a cost-effective option, with a travel time of around 45–60min.
  • If you're grabbing a self-transfer flight from Cape Town International (CPT) with self-transfer stopovers to save money, ensure you have plenty of time at the stopover to collect luggage and check in again. Also, account for possible delays. There are some flights with a transfer from Lanseria Airport (HLA) to OR Tambo International (JNB), which can take more than an hour during peak traffic times.
  • If you've got luggage to check in when flying to Durban, ensure your flight costs include a checked baggage allowance. Many of the low-cost airlines require you to add luggage while booking, which can be more costly. South African Airways offers flights from Johannesburg with an allowance for a cabin bag and a checked bag, weighing up to 23 kg. FlySafair flights generally don't include a checked allowance.
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Prefer to fly direct to Durban King Shaka Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Air France, Airlink, American Airlines, +22 more

Air France, Airlink, +23 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Air France, Airlink, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +23 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +24 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Air France, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +24 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +25 more

Saturday

Airlink, American Airlines, British Airways, +21 more

Airlink, American Airlines, +22 more

Sunday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +25 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +26 more

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Direct returns

Durban King Shaka Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air France, Airlink, American Airlines, +22 more

Air France, Airlink, +23 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Air France, Airlink, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +23 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +24 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Air France, Airlink, +17 more

Friday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +24 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +25 more

Saturday

Airlink, American Airlines, British Airways, +21 more

Airlink, American Airlines, +22 more

Sunday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +25 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +26 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Durban

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Durban. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Durban. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Durban? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
8,5Boarding
8,3Comfort
9,0Crew
8,0Food
6,6Entertainment
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8,0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"

Female pilot and co-pilot handle themselves very well. Professional.

They canceled my flight didn't inform me , while I was had already checked in , this was worst experience ever

Plettenberg Bay is a unique airport, so boarding with always have certain quirks. Cemair has zero regard for passengers, and their commitment to adhering to departure times. In two flights we had 3 flight changes, and a 1.5h delay. If you have any kind preceding or follow on plans, do not fly Cemair.

For now everything is good we want access to book direct to camair

send ourt booking confirmation numbers as soon as payment is done to simplify checkin

No A/C on the plane - and it was hot. Unmarked aircraft - looked sketchy.

Flight delayed with no explanation was only made aware lats min when already arrived at the air port

Efficient low cost operation.. Gets you from A to B, not much else.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

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