What percentage of East London to Durban flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 11% of flights from East London to Durban were direct. This indicates that a significant majority of routes involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. When planning your journey, it is advisable to consider the potential for connecting flights.

What's the flight time from East London to Durban?

The typical direct flight time from East London to Durban is 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 492 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when selecting their preferred flight option. The presence of stopovers significantly extends the overall travel time.

How often do East London to Durban flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the East London to Durban route have shown frequent drops across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices regularly could be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal. The route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations.

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East London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from East London to Durban

A typical journey from East London to Durban takes about 1h 15m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 492 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route involve connections, with a typical connecting journey lasting 5h 20m.

If you are looking for cheap flights from East London to Durban, the cheapest time to fly is often in December, with a median fare of $83. September also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $84. You can also find good value in February, where the median fare is $88.

Fares for this route typically range from $227–$503, with a median of $409. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are less common.

Most itineraries on this route are not direct, as only 11% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert can help you track fare changes.

How much is a round trip from East London to Durban

Regular price: $102 - $264

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from East London to Durban is $102 to $264. The current lowest deal is $142 with Safair for travel from Oct 1-Oct 8.

now $142

Low $102

High $264

The cheapest time to fly from East London to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from East London to Durban is December, with a median price of $83. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $437. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $83

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $437

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from East London to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from East London to Durban

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$147

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$158

$148

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$158

$153

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$142

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$127

$147

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$125

$147

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from East London to Durban

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$277 → $189

32%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$276 → $217

21%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$239 → $226

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$147 → $142

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Durban

East London - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for East London to Durban are above the typical level at $409.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, September, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m

Direct flights from East London to Durban typically take 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

11% of recent flights are direct

Only 11% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline that offers direct flights from East London to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from East London to Durban are frequently available.

East London main airports to depart from

East London (ELS)

Cheapest

East London Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Durban.

📍 ~3 km from East London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from East London to Durban.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$334

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Historically, booking flights from East London to Durban 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $113. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average around $139, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $454. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from East London to Durban is considered to be $227 or less. The median price for this route was $409 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $503 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $227 threshold.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from East London to Durban, with a median price of $83. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $84. While February is listed among the cheapest, its median price of $88 is slightly higher than December and September. The annual median price for this route is $409, indicating substantial savings are possible in these months.

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East London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from East London to Durban

How much is a round trip from East London to Durban

Regular price: $102 - $264

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from East London to Durban is $102 to $264. The current lowest deal is $142 with Safair for travel from Oct 1-Oct 8.

now $142

Low $102

High $264

The cheapest time to fly from East London to Durban

December

Cheapest

Flights from $83

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $437

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from East London to Durban

Safair

Last-minute flights going from East London to Durban

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$147

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$158

$148

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$158

$153

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$142

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$127

$147

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELS - Durban

East London (ELS) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$125

$147

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from East London to Durban

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$277 → $189

32%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$276 → $217

21%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$239 → $226

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$147 → $142

Popular Airports to fly from East London to Durban