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Cheap flights from Sydney to Durban from $1,145

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DUR
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Durban

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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 17 April 2026.

Thu 28/513:00
SYD
-
DUR
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/618:30
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,747
Tue 1/915:40
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/912:05
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,850
Thu 14/520:10
SYD
-
DUR
2 stops31h 40m
Emirates
Thu 21/507:00
DUR
-
SYD
2 stops31h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4$2,160
Thu 14/509:35
SYD
-
DUR
1 stop18h 15m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/507:00
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,203
Thu 28/509:35
SYD
-
DUR
1 stop33h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/611:15
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,204
Mon 9/1109:30
SYD
-
DUR
1 stop34h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/1107:00
DUR
-
SYD
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,300

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,747

One-way from

$1,145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,169
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 77h 50m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Sydney to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 17 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

13:00-19:50

3 stops38h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

18:30-17:30

2 stops39h 00m

$1,747

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

20:10-19:50

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

07:00-22:05

2 stops31h 05m

$2,160
Fastest return journey

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

09:35-19:50

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

07:00-14:55

1 stop23h 55m

$2,203

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:35-10:40

1 stop33h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

11:15-14:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,204

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

12:30-17:15

3 stops36h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

18:30-08:25

3 stops53h 55m

$2,461

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:15-10:40

3 stops70h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

18:30-08:25

3 stops53h 55m

$2,493
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

10:05-12:15

3 stops58h 10m

$4,145
Fastest single journey

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

18:25-10:30

2 stops24h 05m

$4,995

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

18:25-10:30

2 stops24h 05m

$4,995

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

20:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

$7,545

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,725). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,733). 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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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 17 April 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
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Durban?

    For as low as $2,203, Emirates can have you in Durban from Sydney in 18h 15m. 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 $1,485, Qatar Airways will fly you from Sydney to Durban and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,497 and $1,677, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 27% 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.

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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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durban (average of $1,725). Flying from Sydney to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,733). 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,485Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,497Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,677Average$2,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,051Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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