DUR - AKL Price
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R1 065 - R1 390
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AKL Temperature
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11 - 20 °C
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AKL Rainfall
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70 - 130 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise |
Cheapest in August Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop |
Round-trip from R17 044 From Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl |
One-way from R14 339 One-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl |
Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 14% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
It’s optimal to fly from Durban to Auckland in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
To save up to 8% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 38 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Durban to Auckland from R19 076 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R20 500 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
Flights from Durban to Auckland lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Durban to Auckland in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 059.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Auckland for under R18 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R18 052, but on average you can expect to pay R20 852.
This flight path from Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl was viewed by 1 375 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Auckland is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 052 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at R19 796. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 1% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
The most popular airlines flying from Durban to Auckland are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
Looking for the cheapest flight from Durban to Auckland? While on average our users pay R29 415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 303. The most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Auckland Intl), is priced around R18 052.
South Africa has a few international airports serving flights to Auckland Intl (AKL), like Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), O.R Tambo Intl (JNB), and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Durban King Shaka Int, located approx. 21 miles from the city centre, serves as the primary airport in Durban, however, flights departing to Auckland Intl from Durban King Shaka Intl will need to make at least 3 stopovers before reaching Auckland. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is one of the busiest airports in the world and serves as New Zealand's major airline hub. The airport is approximately 25min from the city centre, with several public transport options available, including buses, taxis and car hire, which is a great option if you want to travel outside the city too.
Currently, there are no direct flights from Durban to Auckland Intl, but there are a variety of two- and three-stopover flights to choose from. The majority of these flights are operated by Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways, with South African domestic stopover flights operated by FlySafair, Mango Airlines, and kulula. Common routes from Durban to Auckland have two or three stopovers in Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), Brisbane (BNE), and Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), the length of which will affect total flight durations. Both Qatar Airways and Emirates services operate to these stopover airports, with code-shared flights on Singapore Airlines.
When flying from Durban King Shaka International Airport to Auckland, it is common to have stopovers in Doha Hamad Int and Brisbane, with a possibility of a third stopover in Kuala Lumpur Intl. Because there are no direct flights for this route, travellers can expect stops to add four our five hours to their travel duration. Flights with two stopovers take an average of 29h 10min, whereas flights with three stopovers take between 35h 50min and 76h 15min. Flights deals with three stopovers tend to be cheaper than those with only two. If you are not in a hurry, three stopovers may be a viable option for you, stopping in Johannesburg O.R Tambo, then Doha Hamad Intl and Brisbane, before arriving in Auckland.
All South Africans with valid passports intending to travel to New Zealand are required to obtain a visa. If you are visiting for holidays, you must apply for a visitor visa, which is valid for nine months. New Zealand also offers other visas such as study, business, residence, joining family and work visas. Apply for your New Zealand Visa online, with online payment options available on a credit card.
Information is based on travel restrictions from Durban King Shaka Intl to Auckland Intl
Most visitors from Durban King Shaka Intl will not be allowed to enter Auckland Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Durban King Shaka Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Auckland Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Durban King Shaka Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Auckland Intl.
Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
Online Travel Declaration - Complete the Travel Declaration process to obtain a Travel Pass prior to arrival in New Zealand.
Returning to Durban King Shaka Intl from Auckland Intl
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Auckland Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Durban King Shaka Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Auckland Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Durban King Shaka Intl.
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R15 121 | R18 574 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R15 333 | R18 349 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R19 002 | R20 796 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R21 716 | R28 464 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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