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.

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DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-10-06
75% AI deal score
$92
$49
One-way
DUR
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-10-23
50% AI deal score
$70
$51
One-way
DUR
Manzini
Swaziland • 2026-10-16
38% AI deal score
$95
$132
One-way
DUR
Gaborone
Botswana • 2026-10-02
77% AI deal score
$293
$160
One-way
DUR
Maputo
Mozambique • 2026-10-30
47% AI deal score
$250
$215
One-way
DUR
Lusaka
Zambia • 2026-10-06
67% AI deal score
$309
$260
One-way
DUR
Dubai
United Arab Emirates • 2026-10-28
91% AI deal score
$438
$342
One-way
DUR
Frankfurt
Germany • 2026-10-27
95% AI deal score
$572
$347
One-way
DUR
Copenhagen
Denmark • 2027-02-14
92% AI deal score
$574
$408
One-way
DUR
Accra
Ghana • 2026-10-27
77% AI deal score
$469
$426
One-way

Flights from Durban: Overview

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Right now, the cheapest flights from Durban start at $150 to East London, South Africa. You can also find cheap flights from Durban to Manzini, Swaziland, with fares beginning at $214. Another economical option is a flight to Bloemfontein, South Africa, where prices start from $382.

Travelers departing from Durban have access to 139 unique cities across 64 countries over the last 90 days. The majority of recent fares are for destinations within South Africa, accounting for 44% of the total. Flights to Zambia represent 18% of recent deals, while routes to Zimbabwe make up 9%. This indicates a strong focus on regional travel within Southern Africa.

When looking for flight deals from Durban, it is important to note that direct flights are less common. Only 13% of recent fares from Durban were for non-stop routes, meaning the majority of trips will involve at least one stop.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Durban is Johannesburg, South Africa. Other popular routes include flights to Lusaka, Zambia, and Doha, Qatar, which also appear often in recent fare listings.

The route mix from Durban is overwhelmingly dominated by long-haul international trips, accounting for 98% of all recent flights. Short-haul flights make up only 2% of the routes, while medium-haul options are negligible.

Most popular airlines from Durban

Safair

Comair

South African Airways

Airlink

British Airways

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 8

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DUR - Frankfurt

Durban (DUR) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Qatar Airways

$1,113

$804

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Vienna

Durban (DUR) - Vienna (VIE)

Emirates Airlines

$1,318

$987

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Oslo

Durban (DUR) - Oslo (OSL)

Emirates Airlines

$1,302

$993

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Phuket City

Durban (DUR) - Phuket City (HKT)

Qatar Airways

$1,074

$856

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - London

Durban (DUR) - London (STN)

Safair

$1,040

$795

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Glasgow

Durban (DUR) - Glasgow (GLA)

Safair

$1,337

$1,049

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Durban

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Oct 2026

from

$896

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$1,262

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Feb 2027

from

$713

Miami

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,035

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$685

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Oct 2026

from

$737

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Durban

-47%

DUR - Phnom Penh

$1,627 → $858

-37%

DUR - Tbilisi

$1,345 → $844

-24%

DUR - Sydney

$1,288 → $981

-24%

DUR - Lahore

$1,169 → $894

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 ~$74 direct / ~$150 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from Durban are to East London, South Africa, and Manzini, Swaziland.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights 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 fares to East London

Flights from Durban to East London are as low as 74 USD.

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

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Jakarta

Indonesia • Dec 2026

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Toronto

Canada • Dec 2026

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$4,937

$2,229

Save $2,708

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Cairo

Egypt • Mar 2027

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$3,030

$2,031

Save $999

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London

United Kingdom • Feb 2027

92% AI deal score

$3,480

$2,344

Save $1,136

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From DUR

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Hyderabad

India • Jan 2027

91% AI deal score

$3,225

$2,450

Save $775

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Mumbai

India • Dec 2026

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$3,415

$2,066

Save $1,349

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From DUR

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Dec 2026

89% AI deal score

$3,600

$2,401

Save $1,199

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Chennai

India • Jan 2027

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$3,058

$2,381

Save $677

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Johannesburg

South Africa • Oct 2026

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$729

$579

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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.

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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

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Frankfurt

Durban (DUR) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Qatar Airways

$1,113

$804

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Vienna

Durban (DUR) - Vienna (VIE)

Emirates Airlines

$1,318

$987

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Oslo

Durban (DUR) - Oslo (OSL)

Emirates Airlines

$1,302

$993

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Phuket City

Durban (DUR) - Phuket City (HKT)

Qatar Airways

$1,074

$856

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - London

Durban (DUR) - London (STN)

Safair

$1,040

$795

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUR - Glasgow

Durban (DUR) - Glasgow (GLA)

Safair

$1,337

$1,049

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Durban

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Oct 2026

from

$896

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$1,262

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Feb 2027

from

$713

Miami

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,035

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$685

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Oct 2026

from

$737

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Durban

-47%

DUR - Phnom Penh

$1,627 → $858

-37%

DUR - Tbilisi

$1,345 → $844

-24%

DUR - Sydney

$1,288 → $981

-24%

DUR - Lahore

$1,169 → $894

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 ~$74 direct / ~$150 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from Durban are to East London, South Africa, and Manzini, Swaziland.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights 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 fares to East London

Flights from Durban to East London are as low as 74 USD.

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.

South Africa • Oct 2026

78% AI deal score

$729

$579

Save $150

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 ~$74 direct / ~$150 roundtrip

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to East London

Durban main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

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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

Fri - Sat - Thu

From ~$74 direct / ~$150 roundtrip

Safair, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to East London

Durban main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Durban used as alternative

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Best Elite deals from Durban

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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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