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$1,788 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Durban

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Durban (SYD-DUR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney 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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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Durban

Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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16:40 - 18:05SYD-DUR
34h 25m2 stops
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07:00 - 20:45DUR-SYD
28h 45m2 stops
$1,914
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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21:30 - 13:55SYD-DUR
49h 25m2 stops
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07:00 - 12:00DUR-SYD
44h 00m2 stops
$1,935
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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16:35 - 13:55SYD-DUR
30h 20m2 stops
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16:00 - 06:35DUR-SYD
53h 35m3 stops
$1,953
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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09:30 - 10:20SYD-DUR
33h 50m1 stop
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10:55 - 14:30DUR-SYD
18h 35m1 stop
$2,057Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:55SYD-DUR
28h 05m2 stops
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07:00 - 18:50DUR-SYD
50h 50m2 stops
$2,076Qatar Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 10:20SYD-DUR
32h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 15:45DUR-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
$2,098Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:55SYD-DUR
28h 05m2 stops
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10:55 - 18:50DUR-SYD
46h 55m2 stops
$2,164Qatar Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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21:45 - 17:10SYD-DUR
28h 25m1 stop
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07:00 - 18:35DUR-SYD
26h 35m2 stops
$2,464Emirates
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 17:10SYD-DUR
28h 25m1 stop
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07:00 - 18:35DUR-SYD
26h 35m2 stops
$2,468Emirates
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Wed, 17 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
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21:45 - 13:30SYD-DUR
48h 45m3 stops
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16:00 - 19:20DUR-SYD
42h 20m3 stops
$4,307Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $2,057 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,914
Typical prices: $1,814-2090
Multi-carrier
Fri 17/10Tue 21/10
SYD - DUR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,788
Typical prices: $1,683-2084
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/12
SYD - DUR • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Durban flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Durban?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sydney to Durban, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Durban back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Durban is February, where tickets cost $1,816 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,939 and $2,630 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Durban?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Durban, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$1,788
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Durban based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Durban

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Durban?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Durban was $1,186 for a one-way ticket and $1,269 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Durban?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Durban, Emirates or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Durban are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of $2,939 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,247 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Durban.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney 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 Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Durban

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

8.0 ExcellentCarlton, Aug 2025MLE - DXB
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Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

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

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

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