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July 5 - July 15

Cheapest

JNB - Durban

$114

$88

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July 12 - July 28

JNB - Durban

$108

$89

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June 23 - June 24

Best

JNB - Durban

$136

$91

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June 18 - June 19

Best

JNB - Durban

$136

$91

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July 12 - July 14

JNB - Durban

$121

$91

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June 17 - June 20

Earliest

JNB - Durban

$136

$92

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July 8 - July 15

JNB - Durban

$121

$92

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November 15 - November 18

JNB - Durban

$107

$92

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June 21 - July 21

JNB - Durban

$113

$92

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August 16 - August 26

JNB - Durban

$107

$92

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

For those seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Durban, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $52. Other cost-effective options include August, where the median fare is $54, and April, with a median fare of $57. Planning your travel during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Durban typically range from $68–$315, with a median price of $133. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

When flying from Johannesburg to Durban, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban making up 77.1% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Durban takes about 2h 20m, including any connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban

Regular price: $89 - $233

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is between $89 and $233. The current lowest deal is $88 with Safair for travel from Jul 5-Jul 15.

now $88

Low $89

High $233

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Durban is October, with a median price of $52. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $196. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $52

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $196

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Durban

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$136

$92

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$127

$93

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$136

$93

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$136

$94

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$115

$94

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$122

$94

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$149 → $93

38%

1 night

Jun 22 - Jun 23

$150 → $94

37%

4 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 26

$149 → $103

31%

2 nights

Jun 28 - Jun 30

$153 → $107

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

Johannesburg - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Durban are near the typical level of $133.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $52.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m

The median flight duration for direct flights between Johannesburg and Durban is 2h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.1% of deals are direct

Most deals for this route are direct, accounting for 77.1% of all available options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is one airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$93

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Fly into Durban International for direct access to Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa.

📍 ~30 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical alternative for travelers heading to Durban's western suburbs and the Midlands.

📍 ~60 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Margate (MGH)

Margate (MGH) is an option for travelers located on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

📍 ~110 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Richards Bay (RCB)

Cheapest

Richards Bay (RCB) can serve as an alternative for travelers to the North Coast or Zululand region.

📍 ~175 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Mthatha (UTT)

Mthatha (UTT) is a gateway to the southern region of the province and the Eastern Cape border.

📍 ~250 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

Durban, South Africa

34% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Historically, the best prices for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $109. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average $151, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $252. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Durban is considered to be $68 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $133. About 25% of all observed prices were $68 or below, indicating that such deals are relatively common for this route. Conversely, prices can go as high as $315 or more for the top 25% of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Durban are October, August, and April. In October, the median price was $52, while in August, it was $54. April also offered competitive pricing with a median of $57. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $133, suggesting these months are ideal for finding better deals.

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Durban

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

Johannesburg - Durban route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 20m

77.1% of deals are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Durban main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

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