Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Durban are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of $145 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $147 and an overall rating of 8.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Durban take?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 28 and 38 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 1h 10m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 229 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 28 and 38 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 1h 10m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 229 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban was $75 for a one-way ticket and $120 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg and Durban are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (129 flights per week), South African (50 flights per week), and Global Aviation Operations (20 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg and Durban are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are FlySafair (129 flights per week), South African (50 flights per week), and Global Aviation Operations (20 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban jets off at 21:20 and lands at 22:30.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban. They are: Airlink, FlySafair and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at $99 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban. They are: Airlink, FlySafair and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with FlySafair at $99 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Durban flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Durban.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Are there airport lounges at OR Tambo International?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban is February, where tickets cost $119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $163 and $163 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban is February, where tickets cost $119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $163 and $163 respectively.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Durban delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Durban historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 89 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, South African have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 28

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Durban were found on FlySafair ($120) and Lift ($129).

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Durban were found on FlySafair ($120) and Lift ($129).

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Durban from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between $112 and $157 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $120 on FlySafair (13 Sept–16 Sept).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Durban is South African, followed by FlySafair and Airlink.

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