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Cheap flights from Sydney to Durban from $1,303

SYD — DUR
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Durban

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Durban

Sat 26/1222:10 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sat 2/112:15 -
1 stop45h 20m
Deal found 11/11$2,841
Tue 22/1221:10 -
2 stops31h 35m
Tue 29/1221:40 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 7/11$3,246
Sat 26/1221:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sat 2/112:15 -
1 stop45h 20m
Deal found 11/11$3,402
Tue 22/1209:30 -
1 stop34h 10m
Tue 29/1211:15 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 7/11$3,510
Fri 18/1215:50 -
2 stops34h 50m
Thu 14/119:10 -
2 stops38h 10m
Deal found 8/11$3,649

Find flight deals from Sydney to Durban

Round-trip from

$1,858

One-way from

$1,303

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,702
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:10-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,558

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

16:50-13:45

2 stops29h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/2

06:00-17:45

2 stops26h 45m

$1,941
Fastest return journey

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

06:05-22:30

3 stops25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,041

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

21:35-13:45

3 stops49h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/2

15:45-19:25

3 stops42h 40m

$2,068

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

09:30-10:40

1 stop34h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/2

07:00-06:05

2 stops38h 05m

$2,106

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

21:35-13:45

3 stops49h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 24/2

15:45-19:25

3 stops42h 40m

$2,251

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

15:50-10:55

2 stops28h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/2

19:10-06:50

2 stops26h 40m

$2,538

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

21:10-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 24/2

07:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

$2,693

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/2

21:10-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/2

19:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

$2,739

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,644). Flying from Sydney to Durban in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,064). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Durban, such as South African and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,125 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Durban?

    For as low as $2,538, Turkish Airlines can have you in Durban from Sydney in 28h 05m. 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 $1,643, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on South African for as low as $1,896. Qantas Airways is currently priced 32% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,644). Flying from Sydney to Durban in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,064). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Durban

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,643Average$2,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,896Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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