Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Durban?

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 26m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Durban?

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Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 31m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Durban?

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Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Durban on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Durban?

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Johannesburg (JNB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,298. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Sydney to Durban?

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For as low as $2,166, Qantas Airways can have you in Durban from Sydney in 33h 50m. The distance from Sydney to Durban is about 10546 km.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at $1,683, 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 Qatar Airways and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,809 and $1,849, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Durban may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

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

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Before booking your flight from Sydney to Durban, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Durban?

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Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Durban. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Durban?

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Flights from Sydney to Durban lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sydney to Durban in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,665.

Question 14

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Durban in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Durban?

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Durban?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Durban. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Durban?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Durban.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Durban with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Durban with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 21

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Round-trip from	$2,143
One-way from	$1,402
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,152

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,683	Average$2,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,809	Average$2,201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,849	Average$2,104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,055	Average$2,963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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