Are most flights from Durban long-haul or short-haul?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, the vast majority of flights from Durban are long-haul. Historically, long-haul flights account for 98% of the routes. In contrast, short-haul flights make up only 2% of the available options, with medium-haul flights being negligible.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Durban by country?

Historically, some of the most affordable international destinations from Durban include Gaborone in Botswana, with a median price of $217, and Harare in Zimbabwe, with a median price of $218. Other options include Windhoek in Namibia at a median of $267 and Maputo in Mozambique at $278. These prices are based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

What month has the cheapest flights from Durban?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month for flights from Durban, with an average price of $537. This represents a significant saving of 39% compared to the annual median average price of $876. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $628.

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DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-09-16
74% AI deal score
$79
$34
One-way
DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-08-28
78% AI deal score
$90
$39
One-way
DUR
Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-08-25
82% AI deal score
$119
$56
One-way
DUR
East London
South Africa • 2026-09-02
46% AI deal score
$84
$69
One-way
DUR
Port Elizabeth
South Africa • 2027-01-24
42% AI deal score
$68
$83
One-way
DUR
Bloemfontein
South Africa • 2026-09-02
76% AI deal score
$174
$91
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DUR
Nelspruit
South Africa • 2026-09-05
75% AI deal score
$174
$97
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DUR
George
South Africa • 2026-08-25
78% AI deal score
$228
$112
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Manzini
Swaziland • 2026-08-26
40% AI deal score
$140
$136
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Polokwane, Limpopo
South Africa • 2026-09-09
44% AI deal score
$156
$149
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Flights from Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Durban, the most affordable fares right now start at $50 to Johannesburg, South Africa. Another economical option is also to Johannesburg for $90. You can also find flights to Cape Town, South Africa, with prices beginning at $126, offering a range of domestic choices.

Durban offers connections to 139 unique cities across 64 countries over the last 90 days, indicating a broad selection of destinations. The majority of recent fares are for flights within South Africa, accounting for 44%. Flights to Zambia make up 18% of recent fares, with destinations like Lusaka, while Zimbabwe represents 9%.

When flying from Durban, direct flights are less common, with only 13% of recent fares being non-stop. This suggests that many routes from Durban typically involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a more frequent option for travelers.

The most frequently discounted destination from Durban over the last 90 days is Johannesburg, South Africa, consistently appearing in recent fare observations. Other popular routes include Lusaka, Zambia, and Doha, Qatar, which also frequently feature among the available flight deals from Durban.

The route mix from Durban is overwhelmingly dominated by long-haul international trips, making up 98% of all routes. Only 2% of routes are short-haul, with medium-haul flights making up a negligible portion.

Most popular airlines from Durban

Safair

Comair

South African Airways

Airlink

British Airways

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Durban soon

Sun, Sep 13

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DUR - Frankfurt

Durban (DUR) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Lufthansa

$1,260

$792

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Geneva

Durban (DUR) - Geneva (GVA)

Emirates Airlines

$1,528

$914

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Dubai

Durban (DUR) - Dubai (DXB)

Emirates Airlines

$1,134

$710

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Istanbul

Durban (DUR) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$1,098

$733

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Warsaw

Durban (DUR) - Warsaw (WAW)

Emirates Airlines

$1,371

$964

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Athens

Durban (DUR) - Athens (ATH)

Safair

$1,012

$669

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Durban

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$679

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Oct 2026

from

$695

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

$739

Malta

TOP

Malta • Jan 2027

from

$739

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Oct 2026

from

$740

Shanghai

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$749

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Durban

-43%

DUR - Abilene

$2,574 → $1,460

-46%

DUR - Nashville

$2,097 → $1,131

-36%

DUR - Norfolk

$2,410 → $1,532

-36%

DUR - Allentown

$2,203 → $1,409

Popular Airports from Durban

Durban airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Sat - Fri

The cheapest flights from King Shaka Intl. Airport are on Sunday, with an average of $41.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$42 direct / ~$50 roundtrip

The cheapest direct and roundtrip flights from Durban are to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

These carriers offer a mix of domestic, regional, and international flights from Durban.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is cheapest for flights from King Shaka International Airport.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan - Mar

Flights from Durban tend to be cheaper in January, February, and March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Flights to Johannesburg (JNB) start at $50 for a roundtrip ticket.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is suitable for travelers looking for flights from the Durban area.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a useful domestic alternative due to its proximity and reliable connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Egypt • Nov 2026

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$3,409

$2,097

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Turkish Airlines

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From DUR

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Cairo

Egypt • Jan 2027

91% AI deal score

$3,264

$2,213

Save $1,051

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Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$794

$574

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South African Airways

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Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Durban have offered median prices under $200. For example, Johannesburg (HLA) typically has a median price of $91, and Johannesburg (JNB) has a median price of $110. Other affordable options include Cape Town at a median of $112 and Port Elizabeth at $116. These prices are based on observations over a trailing 90-day period.

From Durban, you can historically reach destinations in 64 unique countries, encompassing 139 unique cities. The distribution of available flights over the trailing 90 days shows that South Africa accounts for 44% of destinations, while Zambia represents 18%. Zimbabwe is another notable country, making up 9% of the available routes.

Across the trailing quarter, the most frequently served destinations from Durban include Johannesburg in South Africa. Other popular routes historically include Lusaka in Zambia. Additionally, Doha in Qatar has been a consistently served destination over the past 90 days.

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Flights from Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban

Most popular airlines from Durban

Safair

Comair

South African Airways

Airlink

British Airways

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Durban soon

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Frankfurt

Durban (DUR) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Lufthansa

$1,260

$792

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Geneva

Durban (DUR) - Geneva (GVA)

Emirates Airlines

$1,528

$914

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Dubai

Durban (DUR) - Dubai (DXB)

Emirates Airlines

$1,134

$710

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Istanbul

Durban (DUR) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$1,098

$733

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Warsaw

Durban (DUR) - Warsaw (WAW)

Emirates Airlines

$1,371

$964

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Athens

Durban (DUR) - Athens (ATH)

Safair

$1,012

$669

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Durban

Vienna

TOP

Austria • Oct 2026

from

$679

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Oct 2026

from

$695

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

$739

Malta

TOP

Malta • Jan 2027

from

$739

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Oct 2026

from

$740

Shanghai

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$749

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Durban

-43%

DUR - Abilene

$2,574 → $1,460

-46%

DUR - Nashville

$2,097 → $1,131

-36%

DUR - Norfolk

$2,410 → $1,532

-36%

DUR - Allentown

$2,203 → $1,409

Popular Airports from Durban

Durban airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Sat - Fri

The cheapest flights from King Shaka Intl. Airport are on Sunday, with an average of $41.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$42 direct / ~$50 roundtrip

The cheapest direct and roundtrip flights from Durban are to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

These carriers offer a mix of domestic, regional, and international flights from Durban.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is cheapest for flights from King Shaka International Airport.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan - Mar

Flights from Durban tend to be cheaper in January, February, and March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Flights to Johannesburg (JNB) start at $50 for a roundtrip ticket.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is suitable for travelers looking for flights from the Durban area.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a useful domestic alternative due to its proximity and reliable connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Durban

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Best Elite deals from Durban

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From DUR

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Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,409

$2,097

Save $1,312

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Jan 2027

91% AI deal score

$3,264

$2,213

Save $1,051

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$794

$574

Save $220

South African Airways

Business Class

Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

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Durban airport insights

Sun - Sat - Fri

From ~$42 direct / ~$50 roundtrip

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

8+ months in advance

Jan - Mar

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Durban main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

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Johannesburg

Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Durban under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Durban?

What are the top flight destinations from Durban?

Are most flights from Durban long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Durban by country?

What month has the cheapest flights from Durban?

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Flights from Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban

Most popular airlines from Durban

Last-minute flights going from Durban soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Durban

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Durban

Popular Airports from Durban

Durban airport insights

Sun - Sat - Fri

From ~$42 direct / ~$50 roundtrip

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

8+ months in advance

Jan - Mar

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Durban main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Durban

Best Elite deals from Durban

Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo

Johannesburg

Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Durban under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Durban?

What are the top flight destinations from Durban?

Are most flights from Durban long-haul or short-haul?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Durban by country?

What month has the cheapest flights from Durban?

Explore More Destinations from Durban

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