Are direct flights from Manchester to Durban 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 sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for time versus cost when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Durban flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary considerably depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester 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. Be aware of these additional fees to avoid surprises.

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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19
MAN - Durban
91% AI deal score
£924
£628
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-22
MAN - Durban
89% AI deal score
£881
£676
Round trip
2026-09-14 – 2026-09-25
MAN - Durban
87% AI deal score
£907
£681
Round trip
2026-10-10 – 2026-10-18
MAN - Durban
86% AI deal score
£901
£694
Round trip
2026-10-10 – 2026-10-16
MAN - Durban
86% AI deal score
£924
£707
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-21
MAN - Durban
85% AI deal score
£886
£724
Round trip
2026-11-16 – 2026-11-30
MAN - Durban
81% AI deal score
£850
£726
Round trip
2026-11-25 – 2026-11-29
MAN - Durban
87% AI deal score
£901
£727
Round trip
2026-09-18 – 2026-09-27
MAN - Durban
89% AI deal score
£908
£728
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-15
MAN - Durban
81% AI deal score
£848
£728
Round trip

Manchester to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Durban

Right now, only 17% of recent fares from Manchester to Durban are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $718 to $994, with a median price of $776. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable time for booking cheap flights from Manchester to Durban.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Durban, July stands out with a median fare of $681. May also offers more competitive pricing, with a median of $823, followed by April at $980. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower fares.

A typical journey from Manchester to Durban takes approximately 37h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, spanning a distance of 9773 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 3, reflecting the considerable distance and lack of direct flights from Manchester to Durban.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Durban

Regular price: £802 - £1,250

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Flights from Manchester to Durban typically range from 802 GBP to 1250 GBP. The current lowest deal is 652 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Sep 15-Sep 30.

now £652

Low £802

High £1,250

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Durban is July, with a median price of $681. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1835. Prices are generally lower from April to July.

July

Cheapest

Flights from £681

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,835

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Durban

Ryanair

Safair

Etihad Airways

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Durban

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

KLM, Safair

£946

£788

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£983

£823

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£952

£837

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Etihad Airways

£1,022

£862

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,022

£775

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

KLM

£1,022

£762

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

£924 → £628

32%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

£1,047 → £755

28%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

£1,018 → £735

28%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

£1,000 → £736

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Durban

Manchester - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Durban are below the typical level at $652.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Durban, with a median price of $681.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 37h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Durban typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median duration of 37h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant from Manchester to Durban, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair has 46 deals from Manchester to Durban, more than any other airline.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Manchester to Durban are rare, occurring less than once a month.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Durban, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£738

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Manchester to Durban.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£629

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical domestic alternative, especially for travelers heading west of Durban.

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£800

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Durban

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Best Elite deals to Durban

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From MAN

Elite

Nov 07

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,460

$3,246

Save $1,214

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 01

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,985

$3,489

Save $1,496

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Sep 01

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,985

$3,501

Save $1,484

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 07

Durban, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,856

$3,519

Save $1,337

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 14

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,508

$3,322

Save $1,186

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 12

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,556

$3,352

Save $1,204

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 21

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,654

$3,353

Save $1,301

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 27

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,597

$3,371

Save $1,226

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 27

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,541

$3,371

Save $1,170

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 28

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$4,699

$3,501

Save $1,198

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 31

Durban, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$5,007

$3,641

Save $1,366

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 07

Durban, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$4,494

$3,521

Save $973

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

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

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's useful to monitor fare changes. The ideal booking time can vary, so comparing prices over a period is often recommended.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Manchester to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Durban

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Durban

Regular price: £802 - £1,250

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Flights from Manchester to Durban typically range from 802 GBP to 1250 GBP. The current lowest deal is 652 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Sep 15-Sep 30.

now £652

Low £802

High £1,250

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Durban

July

Cheapest

Flights from £681

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,835

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Durban

Ryanair

Safair

Etihad Airways

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Durban

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

KLM, Safair

£946

£788

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£983

£823

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£952

£837

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Etihad Airways

£1,022

£862

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

Ryanair

£1,022

£775

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Durban

Manchester (MAN) - Durban (DUR)

KLM

£1,022

£762

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

£924 → £628

32%

8 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 13

£1,047 → £755

28%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

£1,018 → £735

28%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

£1,000 → £736

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Durban

Manchester - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Durban are below the typical level at $652.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Durban, with a median price of $681.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 37h 15m

Flights from Manchester to Durban typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median duration of 37h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant from Manchester to Durban, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers the most deals

Ryanair has 46 deals from Manchester to Durban, more than any other airline.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Manchester to Durban are rare, occurring less than once a month.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Durban, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£738

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Manchester to Durban.

📍 ~29 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£629

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is a practical domestic alternative, especially for travelers heading west of Durban.

Durban, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$4,494

$3,521

Save $973

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Durban

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Durban

Manchester to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Durban

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Durban

Direct flights from Manchester to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Durban

Manchester - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 37h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers the most deals

Deals are rare on this route

Manchester 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

Nov 07

Sep 01

Sep 01

Nov 07

Nov 14

Nov 12

Nov 21

Oct 27

Oct 27

Nov 28

Oct 31

Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Durban?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Durban?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Durban flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Durban from other cities

Manchester to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Durban

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Durban

Direct flights from Manchester to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Durban

Manchester - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 37h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers the most deals

Deals are rare on this route

Manchester 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

Nov 07

Sep 01

Sep 01

Nov 07

Nov 14

Nov 12

Nov 21

Oct 27

Oct 27

Nov 28

Oct 31

Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Durban?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Durban?

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