Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Yes, direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban are common. Historically, approximately 71.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was one. This indicates that while connecting flights are available, direct options are frequently offered.

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Durban?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Durban typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 478 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do Johannesburg to Durban flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Johannesburg to Durban route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these frequent fluctuations, allowing for more strategic booking.

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Johannesburg to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

For travelers 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. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Right now, fares from Johannesburg to Durban typically range from $108–$400, with a median price of $145. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to book. Approximately 3% of recent fares on this route have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When flying from Johannesburg to Durban, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.4% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically experience one stopover.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Durban takes about 1h 10m. This duration reflects the median flight time, which is predominantly for non-stop services given the high share of direct flights on this route.

The flight distance between Johannesburg and Durban is approximately 478 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, making it a quick and convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban

Regular price: $92 - $204

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is $92 to $204. The current lowest deal is $82 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 9.

now $82

Low $92

High $204

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to DUR is October, with a median price of $52. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $253. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $52

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $253

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Durban

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$135

$96

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$145

$96

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$131

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$134

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$135

$99

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 24

$145 → $97

33%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$143 → $97

32%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$144 → $98

32%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$144 → $98

32%

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Johannesburg - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Durban are below the typical level, with deals around $82.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.4% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route are direct, with 71.4% of flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights

TransAsia Airways provides direct flight options for the Johannesburg to Durban route.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$89

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is the closest alternative for domestic flights, especially if heading to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $109. Waiting until 28-59 days before departure typically sees average prices rise to approximately $151. For last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can increase significantly to about $252.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Durban was typically around $108 or less. The median price for this route was $145. However, prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets costing up to $400. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, October has been one of the most affordable months to fly from Johannesburg to Durban, with a median price of $52. August also offered competitive prices, with a median of $54. While April had a median price of $57, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route was $145.

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Johannesburg to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Durban

The flight distance between Johannesburg and Durban is approximately 478 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, making it a quick and convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban

Regular price: $92 - $204

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is $92 to $204. The current lowest deal is $82 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 9.

now $82

Low $92

High $204

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to DUR is October, with a median price of $52. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $253. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $52

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $253

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Durban

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$135

$96

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$145

$96

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$131

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HLA - Durban

Johannesburg (HLA) - Durban (DUR)

Safair

$140

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$134

$99

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Durban

Johannesburg (JNB) - Durban (DUR)

TransAsia Airways

$135

$99

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 24

$145 → $97

33%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$143 → $97

32%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$144 → $98

32%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$144 → $98

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Durban

Johannesburg - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Durban are below the typical level, with deals around $82.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.4% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route are direct, with 71.4% of flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TransAsia Airways offers direct flights

TransAsia Airways provides direct flight options for the Johannesburg to Durban route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$89

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$87

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is the closest alternative for domestic flights, especially if heading to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Durban, South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Durban

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Durban

Johannesburg to Durban: Overview

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 below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 10m

71.4% of recent flights are direct

TransAsia Airways 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

Best Elite deals to Durban

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When should I buy Johannesburg to Durban tickets?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Durban cost?

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

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Durban?

How often do Johannesburg to Durban flight prices drop?

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Johannesburg to Durban: Overview

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 below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 10m

71.4% of recent flights are direct

TransAsia Airways 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

Best Elite deals to Durban

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