What to know about flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

The distance between Johannesburg and Durban is approximately 496.15km. The average flight time between Johannesburg and Durban is 1 hour 9 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. August is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£27
South African Airways South African Airways JNB-DUR 1h 10m · Direct Wed, Oct 14
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Cheapest return
£62
South African Airways South African Airways JNB-DUR 1h 10m · Direct Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
496.15km
Flight distance
1h 9m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Durban over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £27 and round-trip from £62. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Johannesburg to Durban operate an average of 74 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 47.6% on-time departure rate and a 89.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Johannesburg to Durban flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban are Flysafair, South African Airways, and Global Aviation, among 5 carriers on this route. South African Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Flysafair logo Flysafair
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Global Aviation logo Global Aviation
Airlink logo Airlink
Cemair logo Cemair
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Durban according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Johannesburg to Durban Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Durban?

Average price of one-way tickets from Johannesburg to Durban booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Durban, fares are lowest in February (£36) and highest in June (£65).

£65
£51
£36
£22
    Cheapest
  • £51
    Oct
  • £52
    Nov
  • £48
    Dec
  • £37
    Jan
  • £36
    Feb
  • £45
    Mar
  • £64
    Apr
  • £59
    May
  • £65
    Jun
  • £47
    Jul
  • £52
    Aug
  • £55
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Durban?

Average price of return tickets from Johannesburg to Durban booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Johannesburg to Durban, fares are lowest in February (£74) and highest in June (£137).

£137
£106
£74
£43
    Cheapest
  • £96
    Oct
  • £96
    Nov
  • £102
    Dec
  • £83
    Jan
  • £74
    Feb
  • £86
    Mar
  • £120
    Apr
  • £110
    May
  • £137
    Jun
  • £128
    Jul
  • £105
    Aug
  • £113
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

    Based on Trip.com data, South African Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £27 (for example, JNB–DUR on Wed, Oct 14). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, South African Airways offers fares from £62, departing on Wed, Nov 25 and returning on Mon, Nov 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Durban with the following airlines, including: Flysafair South African Airways Global Aviation Airlink Cemair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR) takes an average of 1 hour 9 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Durban is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 230 direct flights operate each week between Johannesburg and Durban. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FA661 (departure at 10:51)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Johannesburg to Durban on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 14, with one-way fares from just £27.
    · Compare airlines. South African Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Durban.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Durban is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Durban on October 11, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at £24.
  • Flights to Durban can arrive at: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The most common route connects O.R. Tambo International Airport and King Shaka International Airport (JNB–DUR).
  • The time difference between Durban and Johannesburg is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Johannesburg to Durban is £62. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Johannesburg to Durban is £103. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Johannesburg and Durban, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flysafair and Global Aviationare the most popular budget airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.