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$2,153 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Durban

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Durban departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$2,153
Typical prices: $2,449-$2,165
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Wed 10/6Wed 17/6
SYD - DUR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $2,186 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Durban. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,918 (return)
Shortest trip • 28h 37m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Durban

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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09:35 - 22:30
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DUR
20h 55m
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12:05 - 06:10
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SYD
34h 05m
2 stops
$2,153Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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06:30 - 17:15
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DUR
42h 45m
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12:05 - 17:10
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SYD
45h 05m
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$2,186Qatar Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:35 - 19:50
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DUR
18h 15m
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11:15 - 14:55
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SYD
19h 40m
1 stop
$2,191Qantas Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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18:25 - 08:40
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DUR
22h 15m
2 stops
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12:05 - 17:10
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SYD
45h 05m
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$2,233Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
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18:25 - 12:15
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DUR
25h 50m
2 stops
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15:20 - 21:50
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22h 30m
2 stops
$2,319South African
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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09:35 - 22:30
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DUR
20h 55m
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15:20 - 14:55
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SYD
15h 35m
1 stop
$2,331Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:35 - 22:30
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DUR
20h 55m
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17:00 - 17:30
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SYD
64h 30m
2 stops
$2,347Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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06:00 - 16:35
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DUR
42h 35m
1 stop
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12:05 - 06:10
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SYD
34h 05m
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$2,380Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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18:30 - 17:15
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DUR
30h 45m
3 stops
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12:05 - 08:25
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SYD
36h 20m
3 stops
$2,391Qatar Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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18:30 - 17:15
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DUR
30h 45m
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17:00 - 17:30
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SYD
64h 30m
2 stops
$2,408Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Durban departing in June.

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 May, where tickets cost $1,731 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,743 and $2,380 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$2,153
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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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 $2,153 for a return ticket.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Durban, with Star Alliance 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 $2,389 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 $2,450 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DXB - GLA
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Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

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

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Top, only problem about Weather but not depended Qatar Airways. Anyway staff offered kimbo Refreshments

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

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