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Flights to Durban - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R23 072. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are R31 351 on average.

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 at night, when round-trip flights cost R33 570 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Durban is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R35 313.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

R17 928
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban

FAQs - booking Durban flights

  • What should I know if I travel with children?

    If you are landing with your children, there are various child-friendly facilities at the airport for you to use. These include a playroom, nursery and family-friendly restaurants. There is also a baby-changing room where nursing mothers can also find a place to breast-feed.

  • What are the transport options from the airport to the city center?

    To get to the city center from Durban Airport, public buses are available during the day and private taxi cabs can be found 24 hours a day. While taxis offer the fastest means to the city, public buses are more economical and will take you to the city center in around 45min. You will find shuttle providers at the airport that provide door-to-door service to your destination in minutes for an affordable price. These buses can be accessed through the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall.

  • Are there specific pick-up points at the airport?

    The airport has a number of pick-up points, but the most popular are in front of Gate C. The other points are located near the main terminal building on both sides of the airport. The pick-up points are meant for passengers who booked a pre-paid shuttle service and not for those with individual needs.

  • Are there car rental companies at Durban Airport?

    Yes, there are car rental services at Durban Airport. You can find these through the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor if you want to rent a vehicle for your journey into town after landing at South Africa's busiest airport. To rent a car from Durban Airport you will need your driver’s license and passport plus two forms of identification (for example credit cards or utility bills).

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

    You’ll need to travel 29 km to reach the Durban city centre from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Durban’s airport?

    All flights to Durban land at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport. The airport code is DUR,and it can also be referred to as Durban Intl, King Shaka Intl, or King Shaka Intl 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.

  • How many direct flights to Durban are there each week?

    Each week there are around 369 direct flights from within United States to Durban. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Durban

  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Durban flight deals.
  • When flying to Durban, you will land at the King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The airport is strategically located at the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The airport is modern and offers excellent facilities, including a range of food outlets, duty-free shopping, and VIP lounges. It has five terminals: T01 (main terminal), T02, T03, T04 and T05.
  • The Durban International Airport is located about 20 km (12 miles) from central Durban on a stretch of land between Moses Mabhida Stadium and Shaka Marine World, with an entrance to Kingsway Road where public buses are also available for transport into the city center.
  • If you need luggage storage after landing, it is available at the T01 main terminal on levels two and four. You can access this area by taking the escalator on level one. The storage rates are done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  • At the international arrivals section, there is a KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Information Desk, which provides information about destination attractions in Southern Africa as well as local tours. The information is located on level two of the T01.
  • The airport has a good range of restaurants, bars and shops, which you can access by following one of the many signposted routes around the building. The arrivals hall on level one is also home to an array of local South African crafts and souvenirs.
  • Near the departure hall you'll find a Kiosk Shop, which has an international selection of newspapers, magazines and snacks for those looking to grab something before heading out on their next adventure.
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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

United States to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Air France, Airlink, American Airlines, +21 more

Air France, Airlink, +22 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +17 more

Air France, Airlink, +18 more

Wednesday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +22 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +23 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, +20 more

Airlink, American Airlines, +21 more

Sunday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +24 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +25 more

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Direct returns

Durban King Shaka Intl to United States

Monday

Air France, Airlink, American Airlines, +21 more

Air France, Airlink, +22 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +17 more

Air France, Airlink, +18 more

Wednesday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +22 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +23 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, +20 more

Airlink, American Airlines, +21 more

Sunday

Air Botswana, Air France, Airlink, +24 more

Air Botswana, Air France, +25 more

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