Can I fly direct from Durban to Bloemfontein?

Direct flights from Durban to Bloemfontein are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 8.8% of flights on this route were direct. When connecting flights were taken, travelers typically experienced one stopover. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Durban to Bloemfontein?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Durban to Bloemfontein is 1 hour and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 4 hours and 35 minutes. The approximate distance between the two cities is 470 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Durban to Bloemfontein?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Durban to Bloemfontein. Connecting flights had a median price of $141, while direct flights were significantly more expensive, with a median price of $206. This represents a premium of 46% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for approximately 14.7% of the options observed in the trailing 90 days.

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Durban to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Durban to Bloemfontein, October stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of $128. Other favorable times to fly include April, where the median fare is $138, and July, with a median of $141. These months offer the best opportunities for more affordable travel on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein are significantly above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, prices have typically ranged from $127–$177, with a median fare of $146. Despite the current elevated prices, approximately 33% of recent fares were considered a good price, indicating that deals do appear. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the market.

When flying from Durban to Bloemfontein, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 8.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Durban to Bloemfontein. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

A typical journey from Durban to Bloemfontein takes about 1h 20m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 20m. However, for itineraries that involve one or more connections, the median journey time extends to 4h 35m. This difference highlights the impact of connecting flights on overall travel duration.

The distance between Durban and Bloemfontein is 470 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall quick flight times, especially for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $237 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein is typically between $237 and $331. The current lowest deal is $188 with Safair, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $188

Low $237

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein is September, with a median price of $128. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $324. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $128

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $324

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

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Last-minute flights going from Durban to Bloemfontein

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

$147

$482

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$209

$232

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$236

$228

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$224

$228

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$272

$190

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$274

$225

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$297 → $188

37%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$298 → $202

32%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$270 → $195

28%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$267 → $194

27%

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Durban - Bloemfontein route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Bloemfontein are above the typical level of $146.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median price at $128 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 8.8% of recent flights from Durban to Bloemfontein are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airfreight Express offers direct flights

Airfreight Express has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein are frequently available.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a convenient option for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Bloemfontein main airports to arrive at

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby Bloemfontein used as alternative

Kimberley (KIM)

Kimberley Airport is a practical nearby alternative for domestic travel, especially for regional connections.

📍 ~160 km from Bloemfontein (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$283

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bloemfontein

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $154. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to approximately $163. Even booking more than 60 days in advance resulted in slightly higher average prices, around $157, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Durban to Bloemfontein was considered to be $127 or less. The median price for this route was $146, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $177. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein have been October, with a median price of $128, and April, with a median price of $138. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $141. The annual median price for this route was $146, based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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Durban to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

How much is a round trip from Durban to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $237 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from Durban to Bloemfontein is typically between $237 and $331. The current lowest deal is $188 with Safair, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $188

Low $237

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein

September

Cheapest

Flights from $128

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $324

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

Airfreight Express

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Bloemfontein

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

$147

$482

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$209

$232

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$236

$228

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$224

$228

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$272

$190

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bloemfontein

Durban (DUR) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$274

$225

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$297 → $188

37%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$298 → $202

32%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$270 → $195

28%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$267 → $194

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein