Cheap flights to Durban
14 cities have regular scheduled flights to Durban (DUR). 25 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Dubai. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Johannesburg — Durban
Cape Town — Durban
East London — Durban
Gqeberha — Durban
Bloemfontein — Johannesburg
George — Johannesburg
Mbombela — Johannesburg
Gaborone — Johannesburg
Harare — Johannesburg
Manzini — Johannesburg
Dubai — Kigali
Doha — Riyadh
Popular departure cities to Durban
Flight insights to Durban
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Durban — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Durban come from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gqeberha. Johannesburg leads with around 667 flights a week.
- Johannesburg667 flights/week
- Cape Town210 flights/week
- Gqeberha38 flights/week
- Bloemfontein19 flights/week
- Dubai16 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Durban depart from South Africa, United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. South Africa alone accounts for about 96% of all direct routes.
- South Africaavg $75
- United Arab Emiratesavg $385
- Zimbabweavg $155
- Qataravg $497
- Botswanaavg $141
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Durban range from Johannesburg at $43 to Dubai at $385 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Johannesburgfrom $43
- Cape Townfrom $62
- Gqeberhafrom $77
- Bloemfonteinfrom $87
- Dubaifrom $385
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Durban from right now are Johannesburg from $43, East London from $58 and Cape Town from $62.
- Johannesburgfrom $43
- East Londonfrom $58
- Cape Townfrom $62
- Gqeberhafrom $77
- Bloemfonteinfrom $87
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Durban?
- There are 14+ cities with regular flights to Durban, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Durban depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Durban from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Dubai. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Durban?
- 25 airlines operate flights to Durban, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Durban?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Durban?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.