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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:11
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 22:31.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban takes 1h 11m, covering 770 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban range from $119 to $163, with an average of $137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $119 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $137 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $137 return, compared with $852 via a stopover through Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban flights are:

• Airlink: 96% on time
• South African: 92% on time
• FlySafair: 91% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 39%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 2%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban most commonly pass through:

• Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $126 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $148, a difference of $21.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

6 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Durban. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Global Aviation Operations
• Airlink
• Cemair
• Turkish Airlines

Flying via Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 40m, compared to 3h 52m via Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.