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Cheap flights from Durban to Sydney from R13 213

DUR — SYD
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Sydney

Sat 24/1018:40 -
1 stop38h 55m
Sat 7/1121:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 22/10R18 650
Sat 24/1018:55 -
2 stops26h 55m
Sat 7/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 22/10R19 081
Fri 20/1112:25 -
2 stops33h 25m
Fri 1/115:50 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 20/10R19 313
Thu 22/1018:40 -
1 stop42h 50m
Thu 29/106:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 21/10R19 380
Thu 22/1019:10 -
2 stops27h 00m
Thu 29/1015:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 21/10R19 728
Tue 22/1212:15 -
1 stop25h 15m
Tue 26/16:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 22/10R20 789

Find flight deals from Durban to Sydney

Round-trip from

R19 313

One-way from

R13 213

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 816
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-1/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 687 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 19/1

19:10-18:20

2 stops38h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 213

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 15/1

17:00-6:50

2 stops52h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 229
Fastest return journey

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 15/1

19:05-7:00

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 374

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 19/1

18:40-14:30

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 540

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/1

19:05-14:10

2 stops58h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

21:10-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

R21 949

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

19:10-19:20

2 stops39h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/1

15:50-19:50

2 stops37h 00m

R22 397

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

12:15-18:35

1 stop45h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

16:30-17:10

2 stops57h 40m

R23 823

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/12

19:05-13:50

2 stops57h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/12

6:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

R24 635

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/11

12:25-22:25

3 stops49h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

8:00-17:40

3 stops42h 40m

R24 817

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 27/11

19:05-22:30

1 stop42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

10:25-17:10

2 stops39h 45m

R29 111

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Sydney

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Sydney (average of R13 113). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 651). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Sydney?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Durban to Sydney flights typically cost between R17 432 and R24 784 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 313 on Qatar Airways (Nov 20–Jan 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Durban to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 117 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 707 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Durban to Sydney can take about 39h 10m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 397. Durban and Sydney are separated by a distance of 10546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Sydney round-trip?

    Emirates, at R12 182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Durban to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and South African. Emirates is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 154. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Durban to Sydney for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Sydney (average of R13 113). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 651). 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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Fly from Durban to Sydney on these airlines

Qatar Airways flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR12 182AverageR19 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 376AverageR19 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 110AverageR18 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 717AverageR18 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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