Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Durban

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Cheapest round-trip flights $116
FlySafair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Durban is currently $116
Cheapest one-way flight $55
FlySafair Nonstop 2 hr Mon, May 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Durban is currently $55
Last-minute weekend getaway $116
FlySafair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Durban is currently $116
Cheapest business class flights $593
South African Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Durban is currently $593
Fastest flight 1 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Durban takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Durban is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $70–95
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–160

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Durban

  • FlySafair
    Nonstop
    from $116
    Typical price: $70–140
    121 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
    814 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
  • South African
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $90–150
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
  • Airlink
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $95–175
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
    126 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
  • LIFT Airline
    Nonstop
    from $145
    Typical price: $95–170
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
    47 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
  • CemAir Pty
    Nonstop
    from $137
    Typical price: $125–255
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - DUR Every day
    54 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - DUR Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Durban

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
    Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
    Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
  • Margate Airport (MGH)
    Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
  • Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
    Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Durban

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $70 to $95.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $116, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $197, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $145, flying from May 23 to May 25.
  • The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $137, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Durban starts at $116 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Mon, May 4.
1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Durban.
Peak season is Dec–Jan when the weather is hot, though temperatures remain warm year-round with the driest period Jun–Jul. Local events include the July Handicap horse race and the Durban International Film Festival (both Jul) and the Awesome Africa Music Festival (Sep–Oct). The Hindu festival of Kavadi (or Thaipusam), featuring street parties and parades, is celebrated Jan–Feb and again Apr–May during Chithirai Masam (Tamil new year).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Durban.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Durban really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Durban.

In terms of nonstop flights, FlySafair is the most popular. FlySafair offers 121 nonstop flights and 814 connecting flights per week. FlySafair flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are:
  • South African offers 46 nonstop flights per week. South African flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
  • Airlink offers 20 nonstop flights and 126 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
  • LIFT Airline offers 20 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. LIFT Airline flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
  • CemAir Pty offers 10 nonstop flights and 54 connecting flights per week. CemAir Pty flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Durban.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with FlySafair from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with FlySafair from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $116, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $197, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest LIFT Airline flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $145, flying from May 23 to May 25.
  • The cheapest CemAir Pty flight from Johannesburg to Durban is $137, flying from May 21 to May 24.
FlySafair, South African, Airlink, LIFT Airline and CemAir Pty fly direct from Johannesburg to Durban.
  • There are 121 FlySafair direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 South African direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 LIFT Airline direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 CemAir Pty direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Durban at price $116 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
FlySafair, South African, Airlink, LIFT Airline and CemAir Pty fly direct from Johannesburg to Durban.
  • There are 121 FlySafair direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 South African direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 LIFT Airline direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 CemAir Pty direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Durban start at $116 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with FlySafair.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Durban, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Durban start at $593 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with South African.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Durban start at $116 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Durban, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Durban starts at $116 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with FlySafair.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Durban at price $116 is offered by FlySafair from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Durban, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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