Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Durban?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Durban is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight to Durban may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 1 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?

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Most people fly into Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight to Durban. King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 29,2 km from Durban’s city centre. There are 33 flights from Johannesburg to King Shaka Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Durban?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Durban is currently January; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 4

Can I find cheaper flights to Durban if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durban on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to Durban?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cemair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durban.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban?

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Durban King Shaka Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban. One-way flights to Durban King Shaka Intl typically cost R446, while return flights cost around R909.

Question 7

How much is a return flight to Durban?

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A return flight to Durban will typically cost around R104, however they can be found for as little as R51.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to Durban depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Durban, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

Question 9

Which airport is closest to Durban Botanical Gardens?

Accepted Answer

f being close to Durban Botanical Gardens is important to you, you’ll want to land at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.

Question 10

Does Durban King Shaka Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Durban King Shaka Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 11

Are there hotels close to Durban King Shaka Intl?

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Yes. Durban King Shaka Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tarkshay Hospitality is the closest property to Durban King Shaka Intl (3,2 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl).

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly to Durban?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Durban should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Durban?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are FlySafair, South African and Airlink.

Question 14

How long is the flight to Durban?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Durban takes 1 hour 7 minutes. Flights to Durban from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability to Durban

Accepted Answer

The most flights from Johannesburg to Durban are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Question 16

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are Cemair, South African and Lift.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Return from	R924
One-way from	R444
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R1 759

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