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Cheap flights from Sydney to Durban from $1,928

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DUR
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Mon 2/315:50
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/320:20
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops49h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,928
Tue 30/618:15
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops22h 25m
South African
Thu 16/714:40
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops23h 10m
South African
Deal found 13/2$2,108
Mon 29/614:50
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/812:05
DUR
-
SYD
3 stops36h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2$2,138
Mon 2/309:30
SYD
-
DUR
1 stop34h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/311:15
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop18h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$2,160
Mon 29/613:45
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops26h 55m
South African
Thu 23/707:00
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops30h 50m
South African
Deal found 10/2$2,176
Mon 29/614:50
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/818:40
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$2,181
Tue 26/506:00
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops45h 50m
Qantas Airways
Fri 29/507:00
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/2$2,202
Mon 30/313:45
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops27h 55m
South African
Mon 6/414:40
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops23h 10m
South African
Deal found 12/2$2,230
Mon 29/614:50
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/718:40
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$2,288

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,928

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,761
2/3-5/3
  • 2/3-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 10m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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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 13 February 2026.
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SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

18:15-08:40

2 stops22h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 16/7

14:40-21:50

2 stops23h 10m

$2,108

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

09:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/3

12:25-06:50

2 stops33h 25m

$2,160

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

09:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/3

11:15-14:30

1 stop18h 15m

$2,160

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

13:45-08:40

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/7

07:00-21:50

2 stops30h 50m

$2,176

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

14:50-10:35

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/8

18:40-22:05

1 stop43h 25m

$2,181

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

06:00-19:50

2 stops45h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

07:00-22:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,202

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

13:45-08:40

2 stops27h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/4

14:40-21:50

2 stops23h 10m

$2,230

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

14:50-10:35

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 23/7

18:40-17:30

1 stop38h 50m

$2,288

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Deals found on 13/2

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,261). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,126). 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 13 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Durban, such as Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
South African
7.4
Good
54 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Durban?

    For as low as $2,108, South African can have you in Durban from Sydney in 22h 25m. The distance from Sydney to Durban is about 10546 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $1,385, 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 $1,497 and $1,691, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 31% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,261). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,126). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,385Average$1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,497Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,691Average$2,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,879Average$2,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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