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Cheap flights from Australia to Durban from $1,132

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DUR
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Fri 14/1108:30PER - DUR
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1107:00DUR - PER
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,860
Mon 1/1208:30PER - DUR
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1207:00DUR - PER
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,892
Wed 12/1108:30PER - DUR
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:10DUR - PER
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,933
Sun 16/1121:55BNE - DUR
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1112:25DUR - BNE
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,046
Wed 12/1123:50PER - DUR
1 stop20h 05mSouth African
Wed 19/1120:20DUR - PER
1 stop33h 50mSouth African
Deal found 11/11$2,091
Wed 12/1122:45PER - DUR
2 stops27h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1112:25DUR - PER
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$2,117
Thu 13/1108:00BNE - DUR
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1108:10DUR - BNE
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,327
Sun 16/1121:55BNE - DUR
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1112:25DUR - BNE
3 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$2,342
Wed 26/1106:15MEL - DUR
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1116:30DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,348
Sat 15/1101:55BNE - DUR
2 stops49h 55mEmirates
Sun 23/1110:55DUR - BNE
3 stops59h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$2,350
Fri 14/1123:45PER - DUR
3 stops65h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 22/1110:55DUR - PER
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$2,454
Wed 26/1106:15MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 35mEmirates
Sat 29/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$2,454

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Durban

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Durban flight deals. Data was last updated 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,720

One-way from

$1,303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,065
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1-11/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Australia to Durban
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Australia to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Durban that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 November 2025.
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Durban

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,734

PerthDurban

PER - DUR

PERDUR

Perth

Tue 31/3

23:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/6

14:40-12:10

1 stop15h 30m

$1,863

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

19:55-08:40

2 stops21h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

20:20-23:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,891

PerthDurban

PER - DUR

PERDUR

Perth

Mon 1/12

08:30-10:30

2 stops32h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 8/12

07:00-22:55

2 stops33h 55m

$1,892

BrisbaneDurban

BNE - DUR

BNEDUR

Brisbane

Mon 2/3

16:45-09:45

2 stops25h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/3

11:00-23:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,904

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

18:50-08:40

2 stops22h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

20:20-22:20

2 stops41h 00m

$1,958

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,959

BrisbaneDurban

BNE - DUR

BNEDUR

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

13:00-18:05

3 stops37h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/4

07:00-22:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,975

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

18:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,092

PerthDurban

PER - DUR

PERDUR

Perth

Tue 31/3

18:25-18:50

3 stops30h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/6

14:40-12:10

1 stop15h 30m

$2,098

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Durban

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Durban

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Durban (average of $1,386). Flying from Australia to Durban in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to Durban in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Durban?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Durban flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 13 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Australia to Durban by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.5
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,409 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Durban from Australia, you will be flying to King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29.2 km from the centre of Durban.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Durban?

    South African and Emirates can get you from Australia to Durban in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7876 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Durban one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,265. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,303 while deals on Emirates start at $2,367 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Durban?

    The most popular route from Australia to Durban is Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl. You may also consider Perth - Durban King Shaka Intl or Brisbane - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Durban that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Durban?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Durban.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Durban?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Durban?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Durban (average of $1,386). Flying from Australia to Durban in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Durban

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,418Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,484Average$2,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,621Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,625Average$2,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,985Average$2,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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