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Cheap flights from Durban to Sydney from R9 020

DUR — SYD
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Sydney

Sun 8/1112:25 -
2 stops33h 25m
Sat 21/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 7/11R17 593
Tue 10/1119:05 -
1 stop38h 30m
Sat 14/1121:10 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 6/11R18 419
Sun 8/1119:05 -
1 stop42h 25m
Sat 21/116:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 7/11R18 700
Fri 6/1119:05 -
1 stop38h 30m
Thu 19/1121:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 5/11R19 096
Fri 6/1117:00 -
2 stops52h 50m
Thu 19/1115:50 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 5/11R19 774
Tue 22/1212:15 -
1 stop25h 15m
Tue 26/16:00 -
1 stop44h 10m
Deal found 7/11R20 534
Tue 10/1112:25 -
2 stops33h 25m
Sat 14/1115:50 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 6/11R20 897

Find flight deals from Durban to Sydney

Round-trip from

R20 534

One-way from

R9 020

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 295
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 22/12-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Durban to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 496 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/11

12:25-6:50

2 stops33h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 020

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 27/11

12:25-6:50

2 stops33h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

15:50-10:40

2 stops51h 50m

R22 433

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 21/12

12:15-7:35

2 stops34h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/12

6:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

R24 730

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/12

12:15-18:35

1 stop45h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/12

21:45-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

R25 010

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 22/12

19:10-6:50

2 stops26h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/1

21:30-17:40

3 stops53h 10m

R25 539

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

15:45-19:25

3 stops42h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

21:35-13:45

3 stops49h 10m

R36 904

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

11:15-6:50

2 stops34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

15:50-17:40

2 stops34h 50m

R39 415

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/12

19:05-7:35

2 stops51h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

21:45-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

R40 456

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Sydney

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Sydney?

The best time to book flights from Durban to Sydney is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 067). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 574). 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 098 and R20 633 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 534 on Emirates (Dec 22–Jan 26).

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
3 692 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
3 692 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
1 123 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
7,4
Good
3 709 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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 33h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 433. 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 139, 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 128. 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 067). Flying from Durban to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 574). 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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Emirates flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR12 139AverageR21 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 332AverageR19 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 063AverageR18 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 665AverageR18 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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