How long is the flight from Australia to Durban?

South African, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Australia to Durban in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 05m. 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 $1,123. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,239 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,303 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Durban?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Durban?

Consider South African, Qantas Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to Durban.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Durban as you normally would.

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.

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Durban (average of $1,644). Flying from Australia to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,794). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Durban?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Australia to Durban, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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Qantas Airways

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Emirates

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1 / 20

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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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, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Australia to Durban in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 05m. 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 $1,123. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,239 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,303 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Durban?
The most popular route from Australia to Durban is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Durban King Shaka Intl. You may also consider Brisbane - Durban King Shaka Intl or Melbourne - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Durban (average of $1,644). Flying from Australia to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,794). 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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