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Cheap flights from Durban to Australia from R15 050

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SYD
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durban to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 559

One-way from

R15 050

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 515
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Durban to Australia
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17/1
  • 17/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Durban to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 038 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Fri 20/27:00DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 27/216:10MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R16 559
Thu 19/27:00DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 26/223:40MEL - DUR
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R17 380
Wed 11/312:25DUR - MEL
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 15/317:10MEL - DUR
2 stops26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R18 594
Fri 20/219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Fri 27/223:55MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 6/1R20 055
Thu 19/219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mEmirates
Thu 26/223:55MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/1R20 318
Thu 19/210:20DUR - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/216:10MEL - DUR
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R20 908

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Durban

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

7:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R16 559

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

7:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R17 380

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R18 594

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

R20 055

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

R20 318

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

10:20-23:20

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

16:10-15:35

3 stops32h 25m

R20 908

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/1

6:35-5:40

3 stops38h 05m

R15 050

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 20/1

19:10-10:15

2 stops30h 05m

R16 806

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 15/1

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

R18 266

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/1

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

R18 299

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Australia

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Australia (average of R13 228). Flying from Durban to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Durban to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
967 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Australia?

    For a flight from Durban to Australia, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29,2 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Australia?

    A quick flight from Durban to Australia can take about 31h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 559. The distance from Durban to Australia is about 9841 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 758. Users have also found prices from R9 082 and R9 458 on South African and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Australia (average of R13 228). Flying from Durban to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Durban to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 019AverageR17 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 054AverageR16 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 564AverageR18 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 707AverageR23 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 399AverageR20 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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