Are direct flights from London to Durban always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Durban flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more economical flight options. Prices for flights can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in noticeable savings.

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

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can impact the total price of your journey.

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London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Durban

For flights from London to Durban, fares typically range from $1538–$2547, with a median of $2093. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from London to Durban can be challenging.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from London to Durban, you'll find that June stands out with a median fare of $777. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $981, and May, where the median fare is $1203. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on these months could yield better prices.

Regarding the duration of your trip, a typical journey from London to Durban takes about 45h 30m, including connections. This extended travel time is due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares for this route were non-stop, meaning you should expect to make connections.

The route from London to Durban covers a significant distance of 9531 kilometers. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, which typically involves longer flight times and often requires at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from London to Durban

Regular price: £692 - £1,381

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Durban is typically between 692 GBP and 1381 GBP. The current lowest deal is 606 GBP with Turkish Airlines for travel from Feb 13 to Feb 21.

now £606

Low £692

High £1,381

The cheapest time to fly from London to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from London to Durban is June, with a median price of $777. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2387. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from £777

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,387

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Durban

Ryanair

Air Algérie

Norse Atlantic UK

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Durban

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£919

£605

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£934

£620

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£924

£634

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£940

£732

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,174

£793

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,172

£793

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£1,080 → £604

44%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

£1,007 → £635

37%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

£1,005 → £659

34%

15 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 28

£1,033 → £690

33%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Durban

London - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for London to Durban are below the typical level, with deals around $606.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest for London to Durban

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly to Durban, with median prices around $777.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from London to Durban take 45h 30m

The median flight duration from London to Durban is 45 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

This route is connecting dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Turkish Airlines recently offered a deal for $606 from London to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from London to Durban appear regularly, offering frequent savings opportunities.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights from London to Durban, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£609

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£609

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a practical domestic alternative for Durban, offering reliable connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£753

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From LGW

Elite

Sep 22

Durban, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$6,489

$3,322

Save $3,167

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 07

Durban, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,581

$1,886

Save $695

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Feb 05

Durban, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,559

$1,895

Save $664

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Feb 23

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,461

$3,032

Save $1,429

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 04

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,487

$3,032

Save $1,455

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 31

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,347

$3,472

Save $1,875

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From STN

Elite

Sep 20

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,826

$3,564

Save $2,262

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 20

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$6,341

$3,593

Save $2,748

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 20

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$6,119

$3,593

Save $2,526

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 30

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$2,501

$1,886

Save $615

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 07

Durban, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$2,525

$1,886

Save $639

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Oct 21

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,687

$3,333

Save $1,354

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

To find potentially cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares than direct routes.

Booking in advance often provides more options and can sometimes result in better prices, though this can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase your tickets. There isn't a single best time that guarantees the lowest price.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Durban

How much is a round trip from London to Durban

Regular price: £692 - £1,381

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Durban is typically between 692 GBP and 1381 GBP. The current lowest deal is 606 GBP with Turkish Airlines for travel from Feb 13 to Feb 21.

now £606

Low £692

High £1,381

The cheapest time to fly from London to Durban

June

Cheapest

Flights from £777

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,387

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Durban

Ryanair

Air Algérie

Norse Atlantic UK

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Durban

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£919

£605

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£934

£620

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Air Algérie

£924

£634

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£940

£732

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,174

£793

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Durban

London (STN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,172

£793

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£1,080 → £604

44%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

£1,007 → £635

37%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

£1,005 → £659

34%

15 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 28

£1,033 → £690

33%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Durban

London - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for London to Durban are below the typical level, with deals around $606.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest for London to Durban

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly to Durban, with median prices around $777.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from London to Durban take 45h 30m

The median flight duration from London to Durban is 45 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

This route is connecting dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Turkish Airlines recently offered a deal for $606 from London to Durban.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from London to Durban appear regularly, offering frequent savings opportunities.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights from London to Durban, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£609

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£609

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a practical domestic alternative for Durban, offering reliable connections to major South African hubs.

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,687

$3,333

Save $1,354

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Cheap Flights from London to Durban

Today’s best flight deals from London to Durban

London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Durban

How much is a round trip from London to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from London to Durban

Direct flights from London to Durban

Last-minute flights going from London to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Durban

London - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically cheapest for London to Durban

Flights from London to Durban take 45h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly for this route

London 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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Dec 07

Feb 05

Feb 23

Jan 04

Jan 31

Sep 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from London to Durban?

When should I book flights from London to Durban?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Durban?

Are direct flights from London to Durban always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Durban flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Durban from other cities

London to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Durban

How much is a round trip from London to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from London to Durban

Direct flights from London to Durban

Last-minute flights going from London to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Durban

London - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically cheapest for London to Durban

Flights from London to Durban take 45h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly for this route

London 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

Sep 22

Dec 07

Feb 05

Feb 23

Jan 04

Jan 31

Sep 20

Sep 20

Sep 20

Nov 30

Dec 07

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from London to Durban?

When should I book flights from London to Durban?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Durban?