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Cheap flights from Sydney to Durban from $1,117

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DUR
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Thu 10/908:35
SYD
-
DUR
3 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/919:10
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,871
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
DUR
3 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/912:05
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,915
Fri 11/915:40
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/912:05
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$2,002
Mon 26/1016:50
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/117:00
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$2,194

Find flight deals from Sydney to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,871

One-way from

$1,088

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,074
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 30 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

08:35-20:35

3 stops44h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

19:10-06:30

2 stops27h 20m

$1,871

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

13:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/9

12:05-06:30

2 stops34h 25m

$2,071

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

14:45-13:15

3 stops54h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 16/9

14:45-06:25

3 stops55h 40m

$2,131
Fastest return journey

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:35-19:50

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

07:00-14:55

1 stop23h 55m

$2,396

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

15:50-10:55

2 stops28h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/11

12:25-06:50

2 stops33h 25m

$2,435

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

21:10-19:50

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/11

19:10-22:30

1 stop42h 20m

$2,646
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

10:45-11:20

3 stops33h 35m

$1,117

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:45-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

$1,656
Fastest single journey

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

14:50-10:35

2 stops27h 45m

$6,767

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

20:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

$17,529

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Durban

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,956). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,941). 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.

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 30 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Durban, such as Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,073 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 Sydney to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Durban round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,453, Qantas Airways will fly you from Sydney to Durban and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from South African and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,872 and $2,088, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Durban?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,956). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,941). 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 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Durban

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,453Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,872Average$2,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,088Average$2,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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