Are direct flights from Durban to New Delhi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be significantly cheaper, though they will extend your travel duration. Your preference for convenience versus cost will determine the best option.

Can flexible travel dates help on Durban to New Delhi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Shifting your departure or return by a few days, or choosing to fly during off-peak seasons, often results in lower fares. Weekday travel is usually less expensive than weekend travel.

What extra costs should I check before booking Durban to New Delhi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-12-20 – 2026-12-28
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Durban to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to New Delhi

For flights from Durban to New Delhi, fares typically range from $1012–$1389, with a median of $1143. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Deals are infrequent, so setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route.

A typical journey from Durban to New Delhi takes approximately 16h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8105 km.

When considering cheap flights from Durban to New Delhi, the cheapest month to fly is January, with a median fare of $636. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median fare of $1017, and September, with a median fare of $1018.

There are no direct flights from Durban to New Delhi. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 2.

How much is a round trip from Durban to New Delhi

Regular price: $843 - $1,526

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

The regular price range for this route is $843 to $1526. The current lowest deal is $699 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Dec 20-Dec 28.

now $699

Low $843

High $1,526

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to New Delhi

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Delhi is January, with a median price of $636. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1490. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $636

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to New Delhi

Safair

Etihad Airways

IndiGo

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Durban to New Delhi

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$966

$701

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$712

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$735

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,008

$735

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$959

$737

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$737

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to New Delhi

8 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 28

$980 → $699

29%

13 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 24

$959 → $704

27%

10 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 8

$984 → $735

25%

12 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 10

$975 → $733

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Durban - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Durban to New Delhi are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to New Delhi, with a median price of $636.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Flights from Durban to New Delhi typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 16h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $699.

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines to New Delhi was found for $699 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Durban to New Delhi are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New Delhi.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$860

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary gateway to New Delhi from Durban.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$708

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is a close alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

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From DUR

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Mar 21

New Delhi, India

87% AI deal score

$3,135

$2,449

Save $686

From DUR

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Dec 14

New Delhi, India

75% AI deal score

$3,615

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

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Dec 28

New Delhi, India

75% AI deal score

$3,617

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

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Dec 16

New Delhi, India

75% AI deal score

$3,623

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Jan 11

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,617

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Jan 20

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,723

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Feb 18

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,779

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Jan 22

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,779

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Apr 04

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,779

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Dec 23

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,807

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Dec 23

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,807

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Dec 23

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,831

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present savings.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower fares. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring flight prices over time may help you identify optimal booking periods. Mid-week bookings are occasionally cheaper than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover additional flight options or more competitive pricing. While it may require extra travel time to and from these airports, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Durban to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to New Delhi

A typical journey from Durban to New Delhi takes approximately 16h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8105 km.

There are no direct flights from Durban to New Delhi. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 2.

How much is a round trip from Durban to New Delhi

Regular price: $843 - $1,526

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

The regular price range for this route is $843 to $1526. The current lowest deal is $699 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Dec 20-Dec 28.

now $699

Low $843

High $1,526

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to New Delhi

January

Cheapest

Flights from $636

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to New Delhi

Safair

Etihad Airways

IndiGo

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Durban to New Delhi

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$966

$701

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$712

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$735

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,008

$735

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$959

$737

One-way

Sun, Dec 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - New Delhi

Durban (DUR) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$939

$737

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to New Delhi

8 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 28

$980 → $699

29%

13 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 24

$959 → $704

27%

10 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 8

$984 → $735

25%

12 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 10

$975 → $733

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Durban - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Durban to New Delhi are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to New Delhi, with a median price of $636.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Flights from Durban to New Delhi typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 16h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $699.

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines to New Delhi was found for $699 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Durban to New Delhi are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New Delhi.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$860

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary gateway to New Delhi from Durban.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$708

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is a close alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

New Delhi, India

74% AI deal score

$3,831

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Cheap Flights from Durban to New Delhi

Today’s best flight deals from Durban to New Delhi

Durban to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Durban to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Direct flights from Durban to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Durban to New Delhi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to New Delhi

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Durban - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $699.

Deals on this route are rare.

Durban main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

Mar 21

Dec 14

Dec 28

Dec 16

Jan 11

Jan 20

Feb 18

Jan 22

Apr 04

Dec 23

Dec 23

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

How can I find cheap flights from Durban to New Delhi?

When should I book flights from Durban to New Delhi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Durban to New Delhi?

Are direct flights from Durban to New Delhi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Durban to New Delhi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Durban to New Delhi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Durban

Flights to New Delhi from other cities

Durban to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Durban to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Direct flights from Durban to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Durban to New Delhi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Durban to New Delhi

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to New Delhi

Durban - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $699.

Deals on this route are rare.

Durban main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

Mar 21

Dec 14

Dec 28

Dec 16

Jan 11

Jan 20

Feb 18

Jan 22

Apr 04

Dec 23

Dec 23

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

How can I find cheap flights from Durban to New Delhi?

When should I book flights from Durban to New Delhi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Durban to New Delhi?