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$1,972+ Cheap flights to Durban

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DUR
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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Flights to Durban in 2025

Find the latest flights to Durban in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 7 June 2025.

Return from

$1,972

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,423
South African
  • South African
  • 7/7-29/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • Auckland to Durban
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Durban. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 June 2025.

Mon 7/712:35AKL - DUR
2 stops30h 05mSouth African
Tue 29/715:20DUR - AKL
2 stops28h 45mSouth African
Deal found 5/6$1,972
Fri 18/712:35AKL - DUR
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/714:30DUR - AKL
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,272
Wed 10/920:30AKL - DUR
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Mon 13/1018:40DUR - AKL
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/6$2,405
Wed 16/706:15AKL - DUR
2 stops38h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 27/710:55DUR - AKL
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,534
Wed 16/713:15AKL - DUR
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 29/712:05DUR - AKL
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$3,050
Sat 19/710:15AKL - DUR
3 stops61h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/714:45DUR - AKL
3 stops57h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$4,856

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

12:35-08:40

2 stops30h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/7

15:20-06:05

2 stops28h 45m

$1,972

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/7

12:35-18:05

2 stops39h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/7

14:30-06:05

2 stops29h 35m

$2,272

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/9

20:30-16:35

1 stop30h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 13/10

18:40-14:45

2 stops33h 05m

$2,405

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/7

06:15-10:20

2 stops38h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/7

07:00-00:35

2 stops31h 35m

$2,534

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/7

13:15-10:35

2 stops31h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/7

12:05-02:45

2 stops28h 40m

$3,050

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/7

10:15-13:15

3 stops61h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/7

14:45-09:50

3 stops57h 05m

$4,856

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Deals found on 5/6

Best time to book a flight to Durban

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Durban

When is the best time to book a flight to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Durban. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Durban. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Durban?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Durban takes 31 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Durban from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Durban. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Durban should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Durban?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Durban are Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From $1,278
South African
South African
From $1,054
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,141
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,077

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durban?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Durban are Singapore Airlines, South African and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durban. Reviews last updated 7 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways and South African to Durban to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7.5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,585 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,263 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Durban

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?

    For a flight to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29.2 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Durban if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durban on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Durban?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durban.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban?

    Durban King Shaka Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Durban. One-way flights to Durban King Shaka Intl typically cost $62, while return flights cost around $96.

  • How much is a return flight to Durban?

    A return flight to Durban will typically cost around $104, however they can be found for as little as $58.

  • Does Durban King Shaka Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Durban King Shaka Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Durban King Shaka Intl?

    Yes. Durban King Shaka Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tarkshay Hospitality is the closest property to Durban King Shaka Intl (3.2 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl).

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