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FA279 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA279 flight operated by Flysafair on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 20:45 and arrive at 21:55 .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
DUR-JNB

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En route
Your flight has departed Durban and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 22:20.
Durban(DUR)
21:32
Scheduled: 20:45, Nov 11
King Shaka International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Johannesburg(JNB)
22:20
Scheduled: 21:55, Nov 11
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
55-72
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
C12
Baggage
5
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DUR-JNB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Durban(DUR)
20:45
Scheduled: 20:45, Nov 12
King Shaka International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Johannesburg(JNB)
21:55
Scheduled: 21:55, Nov 12
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
55-72
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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FA278
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Johannesburg (JNB) Durban (DUR)
Scheduled: 20:10
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FA279 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA279 flight from Durban to Johannesburg on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 4m. The aircraft has 189 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
14y, 4m
Seats
189
Flight Distance
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Flight History for FA279

Trip.com historical records show that the last FA279 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from DUR at approximately 21:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 22:20.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:42 21:45 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:52 21:45 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:39 21:45 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:41 21:37 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:42 21:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 21:32 22:20 En route
Thu, Nov 12 Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) 738 20:45 21:55 Scheduled

FA279 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FA279 is 90% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
23 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight fa279?

    Flight fa279 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:45, arrival 21:55 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight fa279 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:45, with arrival at 21:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight fa279 is scheduled to depart at 20:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight fa279 is scheduled to arrive at 21:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:55. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight fa279, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is A10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight fa279 is operated by Flysafair from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight fa279 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If fa279 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Flysafair or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight fa279 has not departed from Durban (DUR) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:45.
  • Flight fa279 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Durban 21:55 | Johannesburg 21:55

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