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R791+ Cheap flights from Durban

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DUR — CPT
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult

What to know about flights from Durban

Discover essential information about flights departing from Durban, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Durban airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R427

Cheapest round-trip flight

R911

Cheapest airline

Airlink

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

R1 196 or less

Good one-way deal

R565 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl is currently to Johannesburg Lanseria.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
On average, Airlink currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl (avg. price of R1 753).
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Durban King Shaka Intl (average return price of R717).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Tue 19/820:25DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mFlySafair
Sun 31/86:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/7R791
Tue 12/88:20DUR - HLA
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Tue 19/812:55HLA - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mFlySafair
Deal found 3/7R1 054
Tue 22/720:10DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/77:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R1 318
Tue 15/712:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Sat 19/76:00JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 05mLift
Deal found 4/7R1 335
Thu 14/819:55DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mFlySafair
Sat 16/819:40CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Deal found 4/7R1 687
Fri 29/87:00DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 31/818:35JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 15mAirlink
Deal found 4/7R1 880
Wed 17/128:10DUR - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Thu 18/126:30JNB - DUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouth African
Deal found 3/7R1 950
Thu 18/1220:55DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/126:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R2 389
Tue 12/810:00DUR - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mLift
Tue 19/87:10CPT - DUR
Nonstop2h 05mLift
Deal found 3/7R2 512
Thu 24/720:45DUR - GRJ
1 stop15h 35mFlySafair
Mon 28/718:35GRJ - DUR
1 stop16h 45mFlySafair
Deal found 3/7R3 461
Fri 25/77:50DUR - HLA
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/710:10HLA - DUR
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R3 566
Mon 27/107:00DUR - GRJ
1 stop6h 45mAirlink
Thu 30/1014:20GRJ - DUR
1 stop5h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/7R4 164

Find flights from Durban within your budget

Find flights departing from Durban that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 4 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - JNB

DURJNB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/8

18:55-20:05

Nonstop1h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

6:00-7:15

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 476

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - HLA

DURHLA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 19/7

7:50-9:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 23/7

6:30-7:45

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 546

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/8

19:55-22:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

19:40-21:45

Nonstop2h 05m

R1 687

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - JNB

DURJNB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/11

8:00-9:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

9:55-11:00

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 739

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - JNB

DURJNB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 15/8

8:10-9:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

7:20-8:30

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 774

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - JNB

DURJNB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/8

7:00-8:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

18:35-19:50

Nonstop1h 15m

R1 880

DurbanJohannesburg

DUR - JNB

DURJNB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/12

8:10-9:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

6:30-7:40

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 950

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 18/12

20:55-23:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

6:10-8:10

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 389

DurbanCape Town

DUR - CPT

DURCPT

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/8

10:00-12:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

7:10-9:15

Nonstop2h 05m

R2 512

DurbanGeorge

DUR - GRJ

DURGRJ

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/7

20:45-12:20

1 stop15h 35m

George

Mon 28/7

18:35-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

R3 461

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Durban travel tips

Get helpful tips and advice for traveling to or from Durban. Find recommendations for transportation, accommodations, local attractions, dining options, and other practical tips to enhance your travel experience. Please note that the travel tips are based on general knowledge and recommendations. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
  • Durban has public transport, but it’s not always reliable. You can take a bus from Durban Station to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:30. For a more reliable source of public transport, try Uber or taxi.
  • Most people visit Durban for the beaches and you may stay in Umhlanga or Amanzimtoti when visiting. The best way to access coastal areas is by hiring a car. There are several rental companies at the airport where you can drop the car off before flying home, including Avis, Thrifty and Hertz.
  • King Shaka International (DUR) is a world-class airport. You will find many shops, restaurants, and services available. Durban has a large Muslim community and unlimited access to Muslim prayer rooms makes the airport all the more convenient.

Best time to book a flight from Durban

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Travel insights for flights from Durban

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban (average of R1 177). Flying from Durban in December will prove the most costly (average of R2 178). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Durban would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Durban. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Durban. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Durban, such as Airlink and FlySafair. 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.

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Durban. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Durban?

    The most selected flight destinations from Durban for the current month are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Johannesburg Lanseria Airport. While Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Cape Town, Johannesburg Lanseria Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Durban to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Durban for as low as R427 to Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 478 to fly from Durban.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, South African, Lift, and Airlink have been found to have the cheapest prices from Durban. Here are some options available: South African flights from Durban to Accra Kotoka (R706). Lift flights from Durban to Cape Town Intl (R853). Airlink flights from Durban to Beira (R958).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Durban?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Durban are below:
    Durban King Shaka Intl to Cape Town from R8 196
    Durban King Shaka Intl to Bloemfontein from R9 381
    Durban King Shaka Intl to Maputo from R42 997
    Durban King Shaka Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R43 725

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Durban?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Durban to anywhere, put Cape Town on your list as prices start at R8 830 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Durban. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Durban?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Durban to embark to:
    Travel from Durban to Johannesburg from R791 round trip
    Travel from Durban to Cape Town from R1 774 round trip

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  • Are there hotels on-site at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

    There are no hotels on-site, yet many within 10 miles (16km) that will send shuttles to collect you. Consider the Capital Zimbali or Coco De Mer. Both are 4-star and provide a fantastic stay. The Capital Pearls also places you right on the beachfront.

  • Can I claim back tax at the King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

    It is easy to claim back the Value Added Tax (VAT) spent on your trip, you can do so at King Shaka International Airport (DUR). You will find a tax claim office on the first floor of the main terminal. Fill out the VAT claim form and you can have it addressed while you wait.

  • If I stay overnight at King Shaka International Airport (DUR), can I sleep there?

    While there are no official sleeping areas in the airport, it’s very accommodating to passengers needing to rest before catching connecting flights. With full Wi-Fi for entertainment, use the seating areas or book into one of the comfortable lounges that offer showers.

  • Is there medical assistance at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

    The airport has a clinic on the first level in the main terminal for medical assistance. For smaller injuries, you can find a pharmacy. Ensure you pick up sunblock and insect repellent when in Durban, although it’s a malaria-free zone.

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