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Cheap flights from Durban to Sydney from R11 681

DUR — SYD
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Sydney

Fri 23/1012:05 -
2 stops34h 05m
Thu 5/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 11/10R17 405
Fri 23/1018:40 -
1 stop39h 25m
Thu 5/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 11/10R18 659
Mon 2/1119:05 -
1 stop38h 30m
Mon 16/1121:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 11/10R19 270
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops52h 50m
Mon 16/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 12/10R19 517
Sat 12/1219:10 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 22/122:10 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 9/10R19 583
Sat 12/1219:10 -
2 stops26h 40m
Sat 30/115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 9/10R19 847
Thu 24/1219:10 -
2 stops39h 10m
Wed 30/1221:10 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 12/10R20 012
Wed 25/1119:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 2/126:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 11/10R20 095

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Round-trip from

R18 659

One-way from

R11 681

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 709
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 2/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/1-31/12
  • 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 (R20 086 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 513 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

Thu 28/1

19:10-18:20

2 stops38h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 681

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/1

12:25-18:20

2 stops44h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 456

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 24/1

12:25-6:50

2 stops33h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 297

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 25/1

19:05-18:35

1 stop38h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 106
Fastest return journey

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/1

19:05-7:00

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 914

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

19:05-22:30

1 stop42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 914

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 22/10

7:00-15:55

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

9:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

R21 414

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/12

19:10-19:20

2 stops39h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/12

19:00-17:40

3 stops31h 40m

R21 761

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

R21 777

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 23/10

7:00-19:05

2 stops27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

21:45-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

R21 942

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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 050). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 546). 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 R16 877 and R28 888 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 659 on Emirates (Nov 2–Nov 16).

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
3 678 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 678 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 109 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 721 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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 23h 55m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 414. 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 123, 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 378. 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 R13 050). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 546). 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
EmiratesCheapestR12 123AverageR19 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 316AverageR19 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 046AverageR18 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 646AverageR17 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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