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

Direct flights usually offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more economical, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for time versus cost.

Can flexible travel dates help on Mombasa to Durban flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal better deals.

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

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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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MBA - Durban
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Mombasa to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa to Durban

Right now, 8% of recent fares for flights from Mombasa to Durban are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $457–$572, with a median price of $512. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from Mombasa to Durban.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Durban, you'll find that July stands out with a median fare of $490. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $496. Following these, May presents a median fare of $531, making these months generally more affordable for this route.

A typical journey from Mombasa to Durban takes approximately 21h 55m, including connections. This route is characterized by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 3 stopovers when connecting. There are currently no direct flights from Mombasa to Durban.

The distance between Mombasa and Durban is 2,982 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, especially given that most itineraries include multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Mombasa to Durban

Regular price: $479 - $955

Prices for flights from Mombasa to Durban are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Mombasa to Durban typically range from $479 to $955. The current lowest deal is $662 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel between Sep 16 and Oct 13.

now $662

Low $479

High $955

The cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from MBA to DUR is July, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1248. Prices are generally lower from April to July.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $490

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,248

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Mombasa to Durban

Safair

TAAG Angola Airlines

Executive Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa to Durban

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$617

$1,585

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$601

$778

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$601

$779

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$594

$1,066

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$666

$766

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$690

$1,101

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$867 → $704

19%

6 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 6

$758 → $692

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$862 → $803

7 nights

Aug 29 - Sep 5

$781 → $770

Popular Airports to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Mombasa - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Mombasa to Durban are below the typical level at $662.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $490 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 21h 55m

Flights from Mombasa to Durban typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median duration of 21h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Mombasa to Durban; all routes require connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $662

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $662 from Sep 16-Oct 13, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with 8% considered good prices.

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

Moi International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Durban.

📍 ~10 km from Mombasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$709

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$709

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a useful domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban city center, despite limited flight frequency.

📍 ~70 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$861

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Sep 03

Durban, South Africa

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$3,131

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From MBA

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73% AI deal score

$2,907

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From MBA

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73% AI deal score

$2,944

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From MBA

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Durban, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$2,852

$2,411

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From MBA

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Sep 21

Durban, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$2,872

$2,428

Save $444

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From MBA

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Sep 14

Durban, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$2,889

$2,440

Save $449

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From MBA

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Oct 01

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,757

$2,394

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From MBA

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72% AI deal score

$2,828

$2,399

Save $429

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From MBA

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Sep 20

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,784

$2,399

Save $385

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From MBA

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Sep 27

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,826

$2,399

Save $427

Kenya Airways, +1

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From MBA

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Sep 28

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,841

$2,407

Save $434

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Business Class

From MBA

Elite

Sep 28

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,848

$2,409

Save $439

Kenya Airways, +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 platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. Mid-week bookings can sometimes be more economical.

Comparing flights to and from nearby airports can sometimes offer more flexible schedules or different pricing options. While it may add to ground transportation, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always consider the total cost and convenience.

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Mombasa to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa to Durban

How much is a round trip from Mombasa to Durban

Regular price: $479 - $955

Prices for flights from Mombasa to Durban are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Mombasa to Durban typically range from $479 to $955. The current lowest deal is $662 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel between Sep 16 and Oct 13.

now $662

Low $479

High $955

The cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Durban

The cheapest month to fly from MBA to DUR is July, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1248. Prices are generally lower from April to July.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $490

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,248

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Mombasa to Durban

Safair

TAAG Angola Airlines

Executive Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa to Durban

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$617

$1,585

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$601

$778

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$601

$779

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$594

$1,066

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Ethiopian Airlines, Safair

$666

$766

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MBA - Durban

Mombasa (MBA) - Durban (DUR)

Kenya Airways, Safair

$690

$1,101

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$867 → $704

19%

6 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 6

$758 → $692

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$862 → $803

7 nights

Aug 29 - Sep 5

$781 → $770

Popular Airports to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Mombasa - Durban route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Mombasa to Durban are below the typical level at $662.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $490 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 21h 55m

Flights from Mombasa to Durban typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median duration of 21h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Mombasa to Durban; all routes require connections.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $662

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $662 from Sep 16-Oct 13, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with 8% considered good prices.

Mombasa main airports to depart from

Moi International (MBA)

Cheapest

Moi International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Durban.

📍 ~10 km from Mombasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$709

Durban main airports to arrive at

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$709

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a useful domestic alternative due to its proximity to Durban city center, despite limited flight frequency.

Durban, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,848

$2,409

Save $439

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

Cheap Flights from Mombasa to Durban

Today’s best flight deals from Mombasa to Durban

Mombasa to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa to Durban

How much is a round trip from Mombasa to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Direct flights from Mombasa to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Mombasa - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Connecting flights take 21h 55m

Connecting flights only

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $662

Deals appear regularly

Mombasa 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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Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Mombasa to Durban?

When should I book flights from Mombasa to Durban?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Mombasa to Durban flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Mombasa

Flights to Durban from other cities

Mombasa to Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Mombasa to Durban

How much is a round trip from Mombasa to Durban

The cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Direct flights from Mombasa to Durban

Last-minute flights going from Mombasa to Durban

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mombasa to Durban

Mombasa - Durban route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Connecting flights take 21h 55m

Connecting flights only

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $662

Deals appear regularly

Mombasa 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 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 20

Sep 21

Sep 14

Oct 01

Oct 02

Sep 20

Sep 27

Sep 28

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Mombasa to Durban?

When should I book flights from Mombasa to Durban?

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