1time R369 to Durban

1 Jan 2010 flights
surveyed on 4 Dec 2009

I thought 1 Jan flights were meant to be expensive, so I'm pleasantly surprised that 1time was offering a R369 flight from Johannesburg to Durban (check their prices at 1time, remember to cross-check prices using the flight price comparison tool).

Flights from Johannesburg to Durban *		Bus & train from Johannesburg to Durban
1time economy class flight 1T237 leaves 1910 arrives 2020	369	Shosholoza Meyl economy class leaves Joburg 1830 arrives Durban 0720	160
Kulula economy class ex OR Tambo flight MN617 leaves 1930 arrives 2040	399	Citiliner bus coach leaves Joburg 2100 arrives Durban 0450	160
Mango Airlines economy class flight JE283 leaves 2035 arrives 2145	550	City to City bus coach leaves Joburg 2045 arrives Durban 0430	180
Mango Flex flight JE283 leaves 2035 arrives 2145	687	SA Roadlink bus coach leaves Joburg 2030 arrives Durban 0330	195
BA British Airways economy class flight BA6221 leaves 1800 arrives 1910	733	Intercape bus coach leaves Joburg 0830 arrives Durban 1605	230
SAA South African Airways economy flight SA579 leaves 1900 arrives 2010	810	Translux bus coach leaves Joburg 0930 arrives Durban 1715	230
Mango Plus flight JE283 leaves 2035 arrives 2145	847	Greyhound bus coach via Howick leaves Joburg 0830 arrives Durban 1625	250
BA business class / club class flight BA6221 leaves 1800 arrives 1910	1944	Shosholoza Meyl tourist class (Thursdays) leaves Joburg 1820 arrives Durban 0830	300
SAA business class / premium class flight SA579 leaves 1900 arrives 2010	2170	Premier Classe train leaves Joburg 1820 arrives Durban 0830	1120
Interlink Airlines (Pretoria to Durban) Flight 123 leaves 1530 arrives 1640	no flights	Baz Bus (hop on - hop off) (7 day pass)	1350

* one-way flights from Johannesburg to Durban, leaving Johannesburg between 1729 & 2036 on Friday the 1st Jan 2010. Prices will change.

Durban accommodation

Cheapest Durban accommodation is at Seaside Self Catering Cottages by the Sea, from R250 a night.

Good accommodation deals in the rest of South Africa

A hearty welcome to our newest client - Nie-Zel Loghomes in Hazyview (near the Kruger National Park). Bookings from R125 per person, ph 082-492 2460 or email elmamalan@vodamail.co.za
Alberton, Johannesburg	Bloemfontein accommodation	Crawford, Cape Town
from R550 Le Cozmo 011-867-2987 bookings@lecozmo.co.za	from R250 Abba Accommodation 051 436 1721 daniejoubert@abbasc.co.za	from R950 per unit per night (2 bedrooms) Mohan's place (strictly Halaal - no alcohol or pork) 082 777 9792 mohansplace@telkomsa.net
Durbanville, Cape Town	Kimberley acommodation	Kleinmond acommodation
from R330 per person sharing Ruslamere Guest House (has a Spa) 021-975-5677 info@ruslamere.co.za	from R260 Hadison Park Guest House hadisonpark@kimberley.co.za ph 053-861-5929	Take advantage of Moment Guest House's pre-Xmas special and visit Kleinmond’s beautiful Blue Flag beach. You can stay for 3 nights for R1200, breakfast included. Rate per room/maximum 2 people sharing. Valid from 1 – 24 December 2009. Book at www.moments-kleinmond.co.za, 028-271-3554 or info@momentsguesthouse.co.za.

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plastic bottle after descent in light aircraft