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Durban surfersCheap flights from Johannesburg to Durban

You want to get on the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban. The way to make sure that you book cheap flights is by:

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Durban

Airline
Airports
Stops

British Airways

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

1time Airlines

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

Kulula Airlines

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

Kulula Airlines

Johannesburg Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

Mango Airlines

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

South African Airways

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

South African Express

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

A flight from Johannesburg to Durban takes about 1h10m. The driving distance from Johannesburg to Durban is some 566km.

Business class flights from Johannesburg to Durban

Only SAA (South African Airways), BA (British Airways) and Interlink Airlines offer business class flights from Johannesburg to Durban - SAA calls it Premier Class and BA calls it Club Class. We haven't flown Interlink Airlines before, but in our view BA offers a better ride than SAA. Mango offers Mango Flex & Mango Plus which are a step up from their standard offering, but not at the standard of SAA & BA business class seats. For upmarket train trips from Joburg to Durban, try the Premier Classe.

British Airways

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

Interlink Airlines

Pretoria to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

South African Airways

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
to Durban International Airport (DBN)

non-stop

Interlink Airlines aircraft on the tarmac

1time offers the cheapest flight

For holiday flights on the 26th March 2010, 1time airline was cheapest in this survey. City to City is only R120 from Johannesburg to Durban.

Flights from
Johannesburg to Durban
Bus coach trip prices
from Johannesburg to Durban
Shosholoza Meyl Train

date

1T

BA

Kul

Man

IL

SAA

Baz Bus

Cti linr

City to City

Gyd

IC

SA Rod

Trns lux

EC

TC

26 Mar 2010

635

1086

899

663

-

1220

1350

180

120

250

200

150

180

170

280

12 Feb 2010

544

652

749

539

-

650

1350

160

170

250

160

135

180

90

150

20 Nov 2009

635

729

749

660

-

1299

1350

160

120

250

150

175

180

90

150

9 Oct 2009

620

898

699

542

-

670

1350

180

120

250

150

135

180

120

190

28 Aug 2009

620

904

682

589

-

676

1300

160

120

230

160

125

180

80

150

17 Jul 2009

620

1156

732

589

-

688

1200

180

170

250

150

125

210

140

250

5 Jun 2009

529

1245

682

503

-

767

1200

160

150

230

170

135

200

110

190

24 Apr 2009

963

1273

963

563

-

1045

1200

180

150

245

150

135

200

150

280

13 Mar 2009

612

1276

556

526

-

809

1200

160

150

225

170

150

200

100

170

30 Jan 2009

520

1452

559

289

-

1041

1200

160

130

225

170

135

190

-

-

19 Dec 2008

1087

1190

869

649

398

946

site down

180

180

245

290

175

200

140

270

7 Nov 2008

612

1430

819

581

548

895

1200

160

130

225

185

150

190

80

140

26 Sep 2008

779

1549

759

599

548

980

1200

160

140

225

175

120

180

-

140

-

-

15 Aug 2008

928

1357

810

599

548

1088

1200

160

-

225

160

135

-

140

4 Jul 2008

737

922

459

408

-

649

1020

160

150

220

210

-

180

-

26 Apr 2008

626

880

724

472

-

815

1020

150

140

210

140

135

170

15 Mar 2008

569

880

774

394

-

1090

1020

135

125

195

150

99

170

2 Feb 2008

505

860

448

499

-

886

1020

120

110

195

130

99

140

22 Dec 2007

429

600

618

492

-

1336

1020

120

100

195

140

99

-

10 Nov 2007

615

1116

618

615

-

975

First survey of bus trips from Johannesburg to Durban was on the 22nd December 2007

29 Sep 2007

429

991

681

427

-

-

18 Aug 2007

429

1108

681

427

-

521

7 Jul 2007

429

1104

629

427

-

518

26 May 2007

849

1229

849

599

-

1269

1T = 1time airline
BA = British Airways
Kul = Kulula Airline
Man = Mango Airline
IL = Interlink Airlines
SAA = South African Airways

² = from Pretoria

Gyd = Greyhound bus
IC = Intercape bus
EC = Economy class
TC = Tourist class

Flight prices are constantly updated, so the information listed above is out of date and for information purposes only.

SA Roadlink bus

Cost of flying relative to coaches
Travel Date
Flying : train/bus
Cheapest flight
Cheapest bus or train

26 Mar 2010

5.3

R635 (1time Airlines)

R120 (City to City coach)

12 Feb 2010

6.0

R539 (Mango Airlines)

R90 (Shosholoza Meyl train)

1 Jan 2010

2.3

R369 (1time Airlines)

R160 (Shosholoza Meyl train)

20 Nov 2009

7.1

R635 (1time Airlines)

R90 (Shosholoza Meyl train)

9 Oct 2009

4.5

R542 (Mango Airlines)

R120 (Shosholoza Meyl / City to City)

28 Aug 2009

7.4

R589 (Mango Airlines)

R80 (Shosholoza Meyl train)

17 Jul 2009

4.7

R589 (Mango Airlines)

R125 (SA Roadlink coach bus)

5 Jun 2009

4.2

R503 (Mango Airlines)

R110 (Shosholoza Meyl economy class)

24 Apr 2009

4.2

R563 (Mango Airlines)

R135 (SA Roadlink)

13 Mar 2009

5.3

R526 (Mango Airlines)

R100 (Shosholoza Meyl economy class)

19 Dec 2008

2.8

R398 (Interlink Airlines)

R140 (Shosholoza Meyl economy class)

7 Nov 2008

6.9

R548 (Interlink Airlines)

R80 (Shosholoza Meyl economy class)

26 Sep 2008

4.6

R548 (Interlink Airlines)

R120 (SA Roadlink)

15 Aug 2008

4.1

R548 (Interlink Airlines)

R135 (SA Roadlink)

4 Jul 2008

2.7

R408 (Mango Airways)

R150 (City to City)

23 May 2008

3.5

R472 (Mango Airways)

R135 (SA Roadlink)

11 Apr 2008

4.0

R394 (Mango Airways)

R99 (SA Roadlink)

29 Feb 2008

4.5

R448 (Kulula Airways)

R99 (SA Roadlink)

18 Jan 2008

4.3

R429 (1time airline)

R99 (SA Roadlink)

The flying:train/bus index measures how many times more expensive the cheapest flight is than the cheapest bus or train trip. The higher the green index the more likely people are to take the bus, instead of flying.

Last flight to Durban

Here are the times of each airline's last flight from Johannesburg to Durban (departure time from Johannesburg, arrival in Durban is some 70 minutes later):

 

Sundays

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

1time airline

1940

1815

1815

1815

1815

2040

1710

British Airways

1800

1800

1800

1800

1800

1800

1415

Interlink Airlines

1730

-

-

-

-

1730

-

Kulula from OR Tambo

1930

1930

1930

1930

1930

1930

1130

Kulula from Lanseria

1345

1630

1630

1630

1630

1345

-

Mango airline

2035

2035

2035

2035

2035

2035

1735

South African Airways

2100

2100

2100

2100

2100

2100

2100

Airline specials from Johannesburg to Durban

Unless it's actually the day of the airline special you're unlikely to obtain these prices (and then only usually only available for a few hours).

 

Kulula flight specials
27 Jan 2010

1time flight specials
25 Jan 2010

Mango flight specials
12 Feb 2010

Flight specials in South Africa

R299

R291

R349

Don't want to fly from Johannesburg to Durban?

Johannesburg to Durban by road

An alternative is to drive from Johannesburg to Durban. You would take the N3 national Road, which stretches all the way from Johannesburg to Durban. There are a number of toll gates on the N3 to Durban, so be sure to keep enough change with you. During holiday seasons the N3 is heavily travelled. On the way from Johannesburg to Durban you will pass the towns of Heidelberg, Villiers, Harrismith, Estcourt, Howick and Pietermaritzburg (the capital city of the Kwazulu-Natal province of South Africa).

Johannesburg to Durban by bus

If you don't want to drive yourself, you can catch a bus trip from Johannesburg to Durban:

Baz bus

Baz Bus operates a hop-on hop-off bus tour across South Africa, and is especially popular amongst backpackers, stopping off at 180 youth hostels along its route

Greyhound bus

The Greyhound bus operates a traditional bus service through the main centres of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe (Bloemfontein, Bulawayo, Butterworth, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Empangeni, Harare, Johannesburg, Kimberley, Nelspruit, Newcastle, Maputo, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Queenstown, Swinburne and Umtata)

Intercape bus

The Intercape bus operates a traditional bus service across a vast network of South Africa and some of its neighbouring countries.

Kulula Airport at Johannesburg AirportKulula increased Lanseria to Durban frequency

From the 28th October 2008 Kulula increased the frequency of flights from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport to Durban to 2 daily (except Saturdays). Kulula have been operating flights from Johannesburg's Lanseria Airport to Durban since the 29th October 2007.

Accommodation in Durban

See our list of Durban hotels & accommodation.

Car hire in Durban

Want to hire a car in Durban? Here are some options at Durban International Airport:

Europcar Durban

Avis car rental

Budget car rental

First Car Rental

Hertz car rental

Tempest car hire

Thrifty Car Rental

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Charlene

What is the cost of a return ticket between Johannesburg and Durban for a booking in two weeks in advance

Daniel

I need a cheap flight for two from JHB to DNB ON 30th April pm. I need a cheap flight from DBN to JHB 3rd May am.

sallyrose

I wiah to fly from DURBAN TO jOHANNESBURG ON 1ST aPRIL 2010 AND FROM jPHANNESBURG TO DURBAN ON6TH APRIL 2010

Dudu

cheapest flight for 2 adults from joburg to durban on the 09 April Afternoon -12 April 2010 in the Evening.

elsie

cheapest flight for 2 adults from joburg to durban on the 08 march -12 march 2010 in the morning.

Pat

Want the cheapest flight either on Wed 23/09/09 ot Thur 24/09/09 for my 7 year old grandchild travelling alone from JHB to DURBAN

Anthony Behm

Cheapest flight JNB - DUR 8 or 9 September 2009.

angelic

i would like to book a return flight from joburgh to durban but i dont know how?

Joyce

I would like to travel from johannesburg to durban, but i have no idea how to book online for a plain ticket and i would like to also enquire whether there isnt any other cheaper plaines besides the Mango.. approximately how much would it cost for a return plane ticket?

yvonne

Dear Team , I wanted to flight to durban with my husband on friday and then return on sunday.what i wanted to know how much it will cost including flights, food , sleeping place.

jabu

Hi ,I don't understand this please explain to me. There are flights from overseas that arrive from 9pm onwards , but there are no connecting flights. The last local flight is at 9 o"clock. Now how do you connect?????

LEE

PLEASE GIVE ME THE INCLUSIVE RATE FOR FLYING TO DURBAN ON 3 JULY 2009. 4 ADULTS

sandals

do you have a non-stop flight from lanseria airport to oribi airport on 12 March 2009. If so pse e-mail me details. many thanks

Mr Cheap Flights

Hi Thabisho. To get the flight prices go to the top left of this webpage and type your flight dates into the online flight reservation system. The bus quotations you're going to have to do yourself (but there are links to the various buses online above). Good luck.

thabisho cogang

hi,there would you please send me a full quatation of a bus from Johannesburg to Durban as well as the flights during these dates:10 &11 May 2008. thank u.

bus option

Hi Anniev, your other option is to take a bus from Durban to Johannesburg. An SA Roadlink bus currently costs R99.

Durbs-Jhb

Hi Annievv. Cheapest cost of a ticket from Durban to Joburg on the 21st March is currently R395 (Mango airlines)...prices change over time, so even as I type this these numbers are dated. Good luck and happy flying.

annievv

Hi Could you please let me know how much it would cost for 3 adults from durban To Jhb. O.R. Tambo ASAP. Thanks

Jhb flights

Hi Durban flights. Simply type your dates of travel into the online flight comparison and bookings tool at the top left of this page, and it will spit out its cheapest flight prices for you. Then go to each airline's online bookings systems (links listed above), and check their flight prices. Finally, if you still have the energy go to Flight Centre South Africa and ask them to beat the cheapest flight price you found. Happy flying.

durban flights

hello. i would like to enquire as to how much a flight to durban from johannesburg would cost on the 5th december. les

Durban train

Hi Anthony. I've added a link to Spoornet's Shosholoza Meyl, as well as the contact number for reservations. Hope you manage to hop onto a train from Joburg to Durbs.

anthony.smith@ae.chr

Hi. I would like to find out more about Spoornet's Shosholoza Meyl from JHB to DBN. URGENT

Durban flights

Exact flight time varies from flight to flight, but most airlines say it'll take 70 minutes to get from Johannesburg to Durban (they normally build a small allowance into the travel time).

General

Hi, 1st time flying, what is the exact time it takes from JNB to DBN? I mean from take off to landing on the other side. Exact time on Air.

Durban flights

We've flown with our little one a few times. The airlines allow it, but some are better than others. 1time airline we've found particularly helpful.

Maeta

I would like to travel with my baby who will be 5 mths old. Is this allowed?

Durban flights

Hi Nonnie. To get the cheapest return ticket from Johannesburg to Durban, type your flight details into the travel search engine near the top left, and then check the prices of every airline operating flights from Johannesburg to Durban (Kulula, 1time, Nationwide, BA, South African Airways, Mango airways)

Nonnie

Need the cheapest return ticket from JHB to Durban for 5 adults

Durban flights

To find a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Durban (or Durban to Johannesburg) type your flight details in the travelstart flight engine near the top left of this page, and if you've got time go to each airline's website and check the prices quotes (airlines and links to their websites listed above).

Lauren

hi, need a return ticket to Durban from jhb on the 27/12 and 1/1

chanzelle

Flight from Johannesburg to Durban on 23 December 2007 - one way

chanzelle

Flight from Johannesburg to Durban on 23 December 2007

durban cheap flight

need a flight from durban to joburg on the 28 oct pls help with qoutes infomation

Nosipho

cheeap one way flight from or Thambo to durban international on the 13/11/07 anytime after 12

Durban cheap

Sydney, to get a flight quote from Johannesburg to Durban, utilise the flight price comparison tool near the top left of this page. To make sure you're on the cheapest flight, visit the website of each airline as well. Happy flying!

sydney

what is the cheapest flight from jhb to durban and back in the beginning of december?

Durban cheap

To get on a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Durban type your details into the flight price comparison tool near the top left of this screen. If you've got time, also check the flight prices of each airline flying the route.

Chanel

Would you be so kind to let me know what the cheapest flight is from Jhb on the 19 Jan 08 and return on the 21 Jan 08. One adult 12jear old and a 6year old, Thank's

neri

plz giv me the possible cheapest flight from jhb int. 2 durban from 21sept07 @ 18;00 return 24sept07.plz contact me@0723488268.

Durban flights

Hi Connie. We thought your question was such a good one that we've listed the last flights from Johannesburg to Durban above (it's SAA at 1900). To get flight prices from Jhb to Durbs, type in your flight details into the flight price comparison tool near the top left of this page. We also recommend that you go visit the urls of the individual airlines' websites to get that cheapest flight.

Connie

Please give me the fully inclusive rate from JHB to Durban on 18 Oct 2007 and return on 14 November 2007 for 2 adults. What time is your last flight out of JHB at night?

des

plz giv me the possible cheapest flight 2 durban on the 21 september @ 18;00.plz contact me@0835635379.

ayesha

Please can give me the cheapest flight from jhb to durban in the month of october.

stefano

please give me the cheapest air fare from jhb to durban elcosa@tiscali.co.za

shantal

hi pls could u giv me the cheapest flights from jnb to durbs 06/09-09/09. can i use my edgars card to pay???

Durban flights

Travelstart (the flight search engine on the top left of this page) lists the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban (flying from Johannesburg in the evening of the 21st and returning from Durban early Tuesday morning) as being with 1Time airline.

shyamala

I would like the cheapest return flight from Johannesburg to Durban from 21-09-07 (EVENING OR LATE EVENING) AND RETURN (EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.

Kerry

Hi my name is Kerry. Please could you give me the cheapest flight from johannesburg to durban on the 26th August

Yolande

The cheapest return fligt for adult and 1 child departing on 1 September and returning on 8 September from Johannesburg to Durban and to Johannesburg again

Chris

would like the cheapest return flight from jhb to durban and back on the 09th of aug till the 12th of aug

anton

would like the cheapest return flight from jhb to durban and back on the 09th of aug till the 12th of aug

BABYGAL- 026

hi can i get a cheap return flight from jo'burg to durban on the 03 august 2007 to the 05 august 2007

Jeanine

Could you please give me the cheapest flight from JHB to DBN anytime for the 5th or 6th july 2007

cheap flights

To get prices of flights from Johannesburg to Durban, please use the flight search engine near the top left of this page.

Tammy

what is the cheapest flight from JHB to Durban, flying in the late afternoon around 5pm on Friday 13th July 2007?

sue-anne

hi could you give me a quote on a flight from JHB to DBN on 29 Nov 07 and returning 5 Jan 08. Thanks Sue Also this is for x4 adults and x1 child (5yrs)

Mildred

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban on the 20 JULY 2007 and return flight from Durban to Johannesburd.

PAM

WHAT IS THE CHEAP RETURN FLIGHT FOR TWO FROM DURBAN TO JOHANNESBURG FOR THE 04 JULY 2007

Frank Urquhart

Looking for the cheapest 1 way JHB - Durban flight after 08hr30 hrs on 1/7/07

kelly

what is the cheapest flight 4m jhb to durbs on 23 june 07?

ayesha

Cheapest economic premium class ticket to london from JHB

shehnaaz

what is the cheapest flight to durban. 1 adult and 3 minors

Rosanne

I want to fly to Durban from Jo'burg.What is the cheapest flight?28 June to 2 July 2007?

Phindile

How much will cost a return ticket from Johanesburg to Durban

nancy zitha

tickets for two return quoatation 14 july to 16 july 2007

annel

Cheap flight for two people on the 15 June till 17June 2007.Please let me know.

PEARL

I want a flight to Durban on the 6 july 07 to 8 july 07 leaving at 19h00 coming back at 18h00

Elné

I need the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban on the 3,4 July 2007

Sham

please advise the cheapest flight from JHB to DBN, departing 01/07/07 and returning 15/07/07

Fanie

want cheapest rate to fly only one way from Johannesburg to Durban on 1 June 2007 Deoart approxiametely 11/12 O'clock in morning

Casey

Cheapest flight to durban (dbn) from Jhb on the 1 june to the 3 june.

Patrick

need cheapest flights for 3 Adults departing Jhb to Durban 24 May +- 15h00 returning Durban to Jhb 4 Adults 27 May +- 15h00

Cheap flights

Hi Everybody. To book an airline ticket use the search engine on the left hand side of the web page (the one with a lady looking up at it) - type in where you travelling from and to, and the dates and click on "submit".

Bonga

Hey i wanted to ask that i need to go to jhb

Estelle

I need a one way flight that could take me to Durban in just 1 hour!!

Niki

I need a one way flight for one adult from Johannesburg to Durban on the 12 May 2007 to surprise my mother for mothers day.

Ryan

Dear site administrator - your search tool on the left for the cheapest flight does not allow for selecting the option of a one-way flight

juanita jones

need a flight for 4 adults from JHB to DBN looking for affordable flight leaving on the 19/10/07 returning on the 22/10/07 Leaving JHB in early morning and returing from durban from 6pm

claudette stander

i want to see who is the cheapest

DEE

LEAVE JOHANNESBURG 11/5/2007 AND RETURN 13/5/2007 FOR TWO ADULTS AND A SIX YEAR OLD

Sam

I need a flight for one from JHB to Durban return Date of Depature 26-04-07 Can be After 5:00 Or the 27-04-2007 will be finefor depature between 12:00-17:00 Return Date:29-04-07 Time:anytime between 12:00-17:00

Cheap flights

Hi Debbie. To find the cheapest flight from Jhb to Durban, do the following: (1) use the travelstart search engine on the left of this page (2) check the price of every airline which flies this route (listed above).

Debbie

Cheapest flight for 2 adults from Jhb to Durban on either the 5th or 6th of April and then return for 2 adults and 2 minors return from Durban to Jhb on either 10th or 11th April

Cheap flights

Hi Chalain. To find the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban use the search engine on the left. You can then double-check whether this is indeed the cheapest flight by checking the price of each of the airliners listed which fly this route (1time, British Airways, Kulula Airlines, Mango Airlines, Nationwide & SAA).

charlain

Hi how much a the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Durban for the 26 of April for after 4 o clock not a return flight. thanks Charlain


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