Can I fly direct from Durban to Johannesburg?

Yes, direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg are widely available. Historically, approximately 93.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that do include a stopover, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates a strong preference and availability for non-stop travel between these two cities.

What's the flight time from Durban to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg has a median duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 478 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the quickest journey.

How often do cheap flights from Durban to Johannesburg come up?

Cheap flights from Durban to Johannesburg are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of affordable fares makes it a popular and accessible route for many travelers. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Durban to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Right now, only 12% of recent fares for flights from Durban to Johannesburg are classified as a good price. Current fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $63–$142, and a median of $109 over the last 90 days.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Durban to Johannesburg, the cheapest time to fly is typically in April, with a median fare of $56. Other affordable months include November, where the median fare is $60, and August, with a median of $65.

A typical journey from Durban to Johannesburg takes about 1h 10m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 478 km.

When flying from Durban to Johannesburg, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg making up 93.6% of recent fares. For the few itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Johannesburg

Regular price: $114 - $218

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $114 and $218. The current lowest deal is $86 with Safair, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 5.

now $86

Low $114

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg is April, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $170. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $64

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $170

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Johannesburg

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$161

$97

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$136

$102

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$104

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$155

$91

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$146

$92

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$97

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$158 → $90

43%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$159 → $91

43%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$154 → $87

44%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$161 → $102

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Durban - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Johannesburg are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is the cheapest month to fly at $56

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg, with a median price of $56.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

The typical direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Historically, 93.6% of recent flights from Durban to Johannesburg have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg, with recent deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Durban to Johannesburg.

📍 ~29 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$77

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Durban to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable backup for connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Durban to Johannesburg 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $89. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $146. Across the trailing quarter, prices for bookings made 7-13 days in advance averaged $103, while those made 14-27 days out averaged $102.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Durban to Johannesburg was considered to be $63 or less. The median price for this route was $109. Prices above $142 were typically in the more expensive range during this period. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $63 mark.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg, with a median price of $56. November also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $60. The annual median price for this route was $109, indicating that certain months offer significant savings. August, while appearing in the cheapest months list, also represented the most expensive month with a median price of $65.

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Durban to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Durban to Johannesburg takes about 1h 10m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 478 km.

How much is a round trip from Durban to Johannesburg

Regular price: $114 - $218

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $114 and $218. The current lowest deal is $86 with Safair, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 5.

now $86

Low $114

High $218

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

April

Cheapest

Flights from $64

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $170

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Johannesburg

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$161

$97

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$136

$102

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$104

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$155

$91

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TransAsia Airways

$146

$92

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Johannesburg

Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Safair

$156

$97

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$158 → $90

43%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$159 → $91

43%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$154 → $87

44%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$161 → $102

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Durban - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Durban to Johannesburg are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is the cheapest month to fly at $56

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg, with a median price of $56.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

The typical direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Historically, 93.6% of recent flights from Durban to Johannesburg have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair provides direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg, with recent deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Durban to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Durban to Johannesburg.

📍 ~29 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$77

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Durban to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$619

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From DUR

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Dec 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$619

South African Airways

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From DUR

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Dec 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$619

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Dec 19

Johannesburg, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$619

South African Airways

Business Class

From DUR

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Dec 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$619

South African Airways

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$619

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Durban to Johannesburg

Durban to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Durban to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Durban - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is the cheapest month to fly at $56

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Johannesburg?

What's the best month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg?

Can I fly direct from Durban to Johannesburg?

What's the flight time from Durban to Johannesburg?

How often do cheap flights from Durban to Johannesburg come up?

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More routes from Durban

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Durban to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Durban to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Durban to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Durban to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Durban - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is the cheapest month to fly at $56

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Durban main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Aug 25

Aug 31

Aug 29

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Sep 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

What's a cheap fare from Durban to Johannesburg?

What's the best month to fly from Durban to Johannesburg?