Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban (WAS - DUR)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,496	Emirates 1 stop 24 hr Sun, May 10 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is currently $1,496
Cheapest one-way flight	$786	Etihad, South African 2 stops 41 hr Sat, Aug 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is currently $786
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,616	Emirates 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Durban is currently $1,616
Cheapest business class flights	$5,152	Ethiopian, South African 2 stops 24 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is currently $5,152

Fastest flight	20 hr 49 min	The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Durban takes 20 hr 49 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Durban is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,150–1,850
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,600–3,250

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Durban

Turkish Airlines

from $1,665

Typical price: $1,200–2,750

8 weekly connecting flights

IAD - DUR Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Emirates

from $1,496

Typical price: $1,500–2,900

7 weekly connecting flights

IAD - DUR Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,629

Typical price: $1,450–2,400

4 weekly connecting flights

IAD - DUR Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 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 Washington, D.C. to Durban

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,150 to $1,850.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,496. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, South African from $786.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,665, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,496, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,629, flying from May 10 to May 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban starts at $1,496 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $786 and departs on Sat, Aug 1.

20 hr 49 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Durban.

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 8 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Durban are:

Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
Qatar Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Durban.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,496. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, South African from $786.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,665, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,496, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Durban is $1,629, flying from May 10 to May 26.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Durban.

There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Durban at price $1,616 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Durban.

There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Durban.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Durban start at $5,152 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sat, Aug 8 with Ethiopian, South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Durban start at $1,496 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Durban starts at $1,616 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Durban at price $1,616 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.