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

Historically, the majority of flights from Durban are long-haul. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 98% of available flights were categorized as long-haul. Conversely, short-haul flights accounted for only 2% of the total. Medium-haul flights were not observed during this period.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Durban by country?

Historically, some of the most affordable international destinations from Durban by country include Gaborone, Botswana, with a median price of $217, and Harare, Zimbabwe, at a median of $218. Other options in the trailing 90 days include Windhoek, Namibia, with a median price of $267, and Maputo, Mozambique, averaging $278. Within South Africa, Johannesburg (HLA) typically offers a median price of $91.

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 typically follows as the second cheapest month, with an average price of $628. Travelers can often find more economical options during these months.

Flights

From Durban

Cheap Flights from Durban

Browse current best options from Durban. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Durban

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights from Durban

Prices updated 4 days ago

457 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Sep 7, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Durban

Browse current best options from Durban.

DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-09-12
74% AI deal score
$87
$36
One-way
DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-11-14
77% AI deal score
$74
$36
One-way
DUR
Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-09-07
80% AI deal score
$117
$59
One-way
DUR
East London
South Africa • 2026-09-09
49% AI deal score
$93
$66
One-way
DUR
Port Elizabeth
South Africa • 2027-01-16
42% AI deal score
$69
$81
One-way
DUR
Bloemfontein
South Africa • 2026-09-14
77% AI deal score
$182
$89
One-way
DUR
Nelspruit
South Africa • 2026-09-26
72% AI deal score
$158
$102
One-way
DUR
George
South Africa • 2026-09-13
75% AI deal score
$201
$115
One-way
DUR
Harare
Zimbabwe • 2026-09-10
80% AI deal score
$346
$136
One-way
DUR
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe • 2026-10-25
81% AI deal score
$257
$136
One-way

Flights from Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban

Right now, the cheapest flights from Durban start at $79 to Johannesburg, South Africa. Another economical option for travelers looking for cheap flights from Durban is Cape Town, South Africa, with fares beginning at $113. These prices reflect recent roundtrip observations.

Travelers from Durban have access to a wide range of destinations, with 139 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The majority of recent fares from Durban are for destinations within South Africa, accounting for 44%. Flights to Zambia represent 18% of recent fares, while Zimbabwe makes up 9%, indicating a strong focus on regional travel within Africa.

For those seeking direct flights from Durban, only 13% of recent fares were non-stop. This suggests that most routes from Durban involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common aspect of travel from this origin.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Durban is Johannesburg, South Africa. Other popular routes include Lusaka, Zambia, and Doha, Qatar, which consistently appear among recent flight deals from Durban.

The route mix from Durban is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 98% of flights categorized as long-distance international trips.

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Geneva

Durban (DUR) - Geneva (GVA)

Emirates Airlines

$1,600

$931

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Brussels

Durban (DUR) - Brussels (BRU)

Safair

$1,403

$822

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bangkok

Durban (DUR) - Bangkok (DMK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,325

$857

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Milan

Durban (DUR) - Milan (BGY)

Emirates Airlines

$1,407

$916

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Warsaw

Durban (DUR) - Warsaw (WAW)

Emirates Airlines

$1,409

$971

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Riga

Durban (DUR) - Riga (RIX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,934

$1,250

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

-44%

DUR - Osaka

$2,312 → $1,288

-46%

DUR - San Diego

$2,022 → $1,101

-38%

DUR - Nashville

$2,004 → $1,237

-37%

DUR - Cleveland

$2,058 → $1,304

Popular Airports from Durban

Durban airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Thu

Flights from Durban are cheapest on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday, with fares as low as $45.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$36 direct / ~$79 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Durban are on direct flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

Domestic and international carriers offer a mix of full-service and low-cost options from Durban.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best time to find lower fares from Durban.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

Flights from Durban tend to be cheaper in April.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch flights to Johannesburg

Flights to Johannesburg (JNB) start from $79, with direct flights from $36.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a good option for travelers seeking flights from the Durban area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$85

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

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

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Durban

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Durban.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Durban

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DUR

Elite

Miami

United States • Nov 2026

95% AI deal score

$5,883

$2,340

Save $3,543

Airlink, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,462

$2,148

Save $1,314

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Jan 2027

90% AI deal score

$3,309

$2,453

Save $856

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$774

$579

Save $195

South African Airways

Business Class

Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Durban have offered median prices under $200. For instance, flights to Johannesburg (HLA) typically have a median price of $91, while Johannesburg (JNB) averages $110. Other affordable options include Cape Town at a median of $112 and Port Elizabeth at $116. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Nelspruit ($139) and East London ($145) also consistently fall within this price range.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Durban have historically reached 64 unique countries and 139 unique cities. The distribution of available deals shows that South Africa accounts for 44% of destinations. Zambia is another significant destination, representing 18% of the available deals, while Zimbabwe makes up 9%.

Historically, the most frequently served flight destinations from Durban include Johannesburg in South Africa. Other popular routes in the trailing 90 days have been Lusaka in Zambia and Doha in Qatar. These cities consistently appear among the top destinations for travelers departing from Durban.

Explore More Destinations from Durban

Search more flights

Flights from Durban to Amsterdam Flights from Durban to Bloemfontein Flights from Durban to Cape Town Flights from Durban to Denpasar Flights from Durban to Dubai Flights from Durban to East London Flights from Durban to Gaborone Flights from Durban to George Flights from Durban to Harare Flights from Durban to Hong Kong Flights from Durban to Johannesburg Flights from Durban to Kimberley, Northern Cape

Departing from nearby city?

Flights from Johannesburg Flights from Pietermaritzburg Flights from Richards Bay

Flights from Durban: Overview

Insights for flights from Durban

The route mix from Durban is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 98% of flights categorized as long-distance international trips.

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

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Geneva

Durban (DUR) - Geneva (GVA)

Emirates Airlines

$1,600

$931

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Brussels

Durban (DUR) - Brussels (BRU)

Safair

$1,403

$822

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Bangkok

Durban (DUR) - Bangkok (DMK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,325

$857

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Milan

Durban (DUR) - Milan (BGY)

Emirates Airlines

$1,407

$916

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Warsaw

Durban (DUR) - Warsaw (WAW)

Emirates Airlines

$1,409

$971

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Riga

Durban (DUR) - Riga (RIX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,934

$1,250

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

-44%

DUR - Osaka

$2,312 → $1,288

-46%

DUR - San Diego

$2,022 → $1,101

-38%

DUR - Nashville

$2,004 → $1,237

-37%

DUR - Cleveland

$2,058 → $1,304

Popular Airports from Durban

Durban airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Thu

Flights from Durban are cheapest on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday, with fares as low as $45.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$36 direct / ~$79 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Durban are on direct flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

Domestic and international carriers offer a mix of full-service and low-cost options from Durban.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best time to find lower fares from Durban.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

Flights from Durban tend to be cheaper in April.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch flights to Johannesburg

Flights to Johannesburg (JNB) start from $79, with direct flights from $36.

Durban main airports to depart from

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a good option for travelers seeking flights from the Durban area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$85

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

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

📍 ~65 km from Durban (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Durban

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Durban.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Durban

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DUR

Elite

Miami

United States • Nov 2026

95% AI deal score

$5,883

$2,340

Save $3,543

Airlink, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,462

$2,148

Save $1,314

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Jan 2027

90% AI deal score

$3,309

$2,453

Save $856

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DUR

Elite

Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$774

$579

Save $195

South African Airways

Business Class

Booking Flights from Durban: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Durban

Today’s best flight deals from Durban

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

Fri - Sat - Thu

From ~$36 direct / ~$79 roundtrip

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch flights 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

Miami

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

Search more flights

Departing from nearby city?

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

Fri - Sat - Thu

From ~$36 direct / ~$79 roundtrip

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch flights 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

Miami

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

Search more flights

Departing from nearby city?