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Cheap flights from Durban to Sydney from R16 565

DUR — SYD
Oct 4 — Oct 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Sydney

Tue 1/918:40 -
1 stop27h 25m
Wed 4/116:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 31/8R18 023
Sun 13/1212:25 -
2 stops33h 25m
Fri 22/115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 30/8R18 119
Tue 1/918:40 -
1 stop27h 25m
Tue 8/96:00 -
1 stop42h 35m
Deal found 31/8R18 151
Wed 2/918:40 -
1 stop39h 25m
Wed 9/96:00 -
1 stop42h 35m
Deal found 1/9R18 375
Tue 13/1019:10 -
2 stops27h 00m
Tue 20/1015:50 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 30/8R18 439
Tue 1/919:10 -
2 stops27h 25m
Tue 8/914:50 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 31/8R18 664
Tue 1/917:00 -
2 stops29h 35m
Wed 4/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 31/8R19 737
Tue 13/1018:40 -
1 stop39h 25m
Tue 20/106:00 -
1 stop43h 35m
Deal found 30/8R19 785

Find flight deals from Durban to Sydney

Round-trip from

R18 119

One-way from

R16 565

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 670
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/12-22/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 199 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 444 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 8/10

19:10-7:10

2 stops27h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 565

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 8/10

6:25-10:45

3 stops43h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 735

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/12

19:10-7:00

1 stop26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

11:40-17:10

2 stops38h 30m

R24 767

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

16:30-6:50

2 stops29h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

22:10-10:55

2 stops45h 45m

R25 184

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/9

7:00-18:05

2 stops27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

6:00-16:35

1 stop42h 35m

R25 360

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

15:45-17:45

3 stops65h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

16:50-13:45

3 stops53h 55m

R25 520

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

21:45-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

R25 584

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

19:10-16:10

2 stops36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

21:10-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

R25 617

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/9

12:05-9:55

3 stops37h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

14:50-16:20

2 stops33h 30m

R26 321

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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 R12 672). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 923). 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 222 and R19 096 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 119 on Qatar Airways (Dec 13–Jan 22).

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
3 655 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 089 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Durban to Sydney can take about 26h 50m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 767. Durban and Sydney are separated by a distance of 10546 km.

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

    Emirates, at R11 772, 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 003. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas 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 R12 672). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 923). 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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR11 772AverageR18 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR11 959AverageR18 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 669AverageR17 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 091AverageR17 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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