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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Durban from $61

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Durban (JNB-DUR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Durban that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:00 - 07:05JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
08:00 - 09:05DUR-JNB
1h 05mdirect
$102Lift
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
06:00 - 07:05JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
08:00 - 09:05DUR-JNB
1h 05mdirect
$111Lift
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
17:50 - 19:00JNB-DUR
1h 10mdirect
16:10 - 17:20DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
$114FlySafair
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Wed, 10 Jul - Tue, 16 Jul
06:00 - 07:05JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
13:55 - 15:00DUR-JNB
1h 05mdirect
$120Lift
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Wed, 29 May - Thu, 30 May
09:35 - 10:40JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
11:15 - 12:25DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
$169Airlink
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
09:35 - 10:40JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
06:30 - 07:40DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
$171Airlink
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Mon, 17 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
16:00 - 17:05JNB-DUR
1h 05mdirect
10:00 - 11:05DUR-JNB
1h 05mdirect
$194FlexFlight
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Thu, 8 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
09:30 - 10:45JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
18:15 - 19:30DUR-JNB
1h 15mdirect
$198Cemair
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Tue, 14 May - Fri, 24 May
09:30 - 10:45JNB-DUR
1h 15mdirect
16:30 - 17:45DUR-JNB
1h 15mdirect
$200Cemair
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Wed, 15 May - Mon, 20 May
05:55 - 17:00JNB-DUR
11h 05m1 stop
08:30 - 09:40DUR-JNB
1h 10mdirect
$283FlySafair
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Wed, 10 Jul - Tue, 16 Jul

Flights from OR Tambo to Durban - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Durban to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Durban?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Johannesburg to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban is May, where tickets cost $99 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $155 and $139 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Johannesburg to Durban found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $102 on Lift, followed by FlySafair ($114). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $61 on Lift and from $85 on Airlink.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Durban?

FlySafair (16 flights per day), South African (4 flights per day), and Airlink (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Durban?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban.
There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban. They are: Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, Global Aviation Operations, South African and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at $79 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FlySafair.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Durban per day?

Each day, there are between 22 and 34 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 1h 08m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 202 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Durban?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Durban take?

The duration of a direct flight to Durban from Johannesburg is typically 1h 05m. The journey crosses a distance of 770 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Durban?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 06:00 and will be landing in Durban at 07:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Durban?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban jets off at 20:35 and lands at 21:40.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$61
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Durban based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Durban flights

  • Are there airport lounges at OR Tambo International?

    There are a number of airport lounges so if you need a leg stretch and a refresher in between disembarking from your international flight before boarding your onward domestic flight to Durban, Johannesburg’s main airport will leave you spoilt for choice. Options include the Bidvest Sky Lounge or Premier Lounge, SAA VIA Lounge, SLOW Lounge and more. Some options are only available to certain cardholders. Budget on about R500 for your lounge visit. Facilities include dawn-to-dusk buffets, luxury washrooms and some spa facilities.

  • Are there airport hotels at/near King Shaka International (DUR)?

    There are no hotels located at the airport within walking distance of the terminal, but because Durban is a big holiday city, there are many hotels in the area. The La Mercy and Umdloti areas are closest to the airport if you’re looking for something close by. For luxury, try the swanky setup at the Sibaya Casino. Umhlanga is filled with lots of hotel options from those travelling on a shoestring budget to those with money to spare.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban was $40 for a one-way ticket and $67 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Durban?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Durban flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Durban, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Durban?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Durban on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Durban, FlySafair or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of $112 and an overall rating of 8.3, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $143 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Durban.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Durban?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Durban with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Durban?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Durban from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Durban

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $60 or less one-way and $109 or less round-trip.
  • Johannesburg and Durban are connected by a number of airlines, including FlySafair, Airlink and SAA.
  • Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies to the east of the city and is easily accessible using either private car or public transport. Aside from car hire and ride-sharing, a quick and convenient way to reach the airport from Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Sandton and Rosebank is to take the Gautrain, Johannesburg’s high-speed metro. Tickets cost around R250, depending on which station you board from, and if you travel during peak or off-peak times.
  • Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) lies quite some distance from the centre of Durban, although it is much closer to the important nodes of Umhlanga and Ballito. However, there is no metro that connects to the airport, so good options include car hire, ride-sharing or a shuttle. Shuttle services can be booked online and cost around R200 per passenger, depending on where you’re travelling to.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to King Shaka Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +12 more

Airlink, British Airways, +13 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +12 more

Airlink, British Airways, +13 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +12 more

Airlink, British Airways, +13 more

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Direct returns

Durban King Shaka Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +11 more

Airlink, British Airways, +12 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +11 more

Airlink, British Airways, +12 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +11 more

Airlink, British Airways, +12 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Durban

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Durban? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.5Food
8.8Crew
6.3Entertainment
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10.0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"
Pros: "Seat could be wider or a business class option would be welcome"

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Durban found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Wed
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$61
8/5Wed
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$72
9/5Thu
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$82
5/7Fri
directAirlink
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$85
18/6Tue
directAirlink
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$87
3/6Mon
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
$93
6/6Thu
directFlySafair
1h 10mJNB-DUR
$96
6/6Thu
1 stopFlySafair
5h 55mJNB-DUR
$190
3/6Mon
1 stopCemair
10h 20mJNB-DUR
$264
3/6Mon
1 stopCemair
15h 40mJNB-DUR
$265

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Durban

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Durban that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
2/5Thu
directLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
$120
3/5Fri
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
6/5Mon
directLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
$122
1/5Wed
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
1/5Wed
directLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
$133
1/5Wed
directLift
1h 05mJNB-DUR
7/5Tue
directLift
1h 05mDUR-JNB
$143
2/5Thu
directAirlink
1h 05mJNB-DUR
22/5Wed
directAirlink
1h 10mDUR-JNB
$169
4/5Sat
directAirlink
1h 05mJNB-DUR
11/5Sat
directAirlink
1h 10mDUR-JNB
$171
1/5Wed
directAirlink
1h 05mJNB-DUR
11/5Sat
directAirlink
1h 10mDUR-JNB
$172
4/5Sat
directCemair
1h 15mJNB-DUR
5/5Sun
directCemair
1h 15mDUR-JNB
$229
2/5Thu
directCemair
1h 15mJNB-DUR
9/5Thu
directCemair
1h 15mDUR-JNB
$314
1/5Wed
directCemair
1h 15mJNB-DUR
11/5Sat
multi-stopCemair
19h 55mDUR-JNB
$344

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Johannesburg - Durban Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Durban (DUR)South Africa

Cabin classes:

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