Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Johannesburg to Durban

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Johannesburg to Durban, including South African Airways, Flysafair, and Global Aviation. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Global Aviation.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Durban according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Durban in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 40, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 81.

Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Durban are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Johannesburg to Durban Flight Details

The distance between Johannesburg and Durban is approximately 496.15km. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Durban. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 40
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 81
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance496.15km
Average flight time1 hour 10 minutes
Popular airlineSouth African Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Durban route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Durban

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Durban purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is Jul, with an average price of AU$ 71. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Oct, with an average price of up to AU$ 99.

AU$ 99
AU$ 85
AU$ 71
AU$ 57
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 86
    Jan
  • AU$ 79
    Feb
  • AU$ 90
    Mar
  • AU$ 85
    Apr
  • AU$ 75
    May
  • AU$ 94
    Jun
  • AU$ 71
    Jul
  • AU$ 75
    Aug
  • AU$ 83
    Sep
  • AU$ 99
    Oct
  • AU$ 98
    Nov
  • AU$ 90
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Durban?

Average price of round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Durban purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Durban is Aug, with an average price of AU$ 161. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jun, with an average price of up to AU$ 200.

AU$ 200
AU$ 181
AU$ 161
AU$ 142
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 170
    Jan
  • AU$ 166
    Feb
  • AU$ 186
    Mar
  • AU$ 173
    Apr
  • AU$ 179
    May
  • AU$ 200
    Jun
  • AU$ 171
    Jul
  • AU$ 161
    Aug
  • AU$ 179
    Sep
  • AU$ 179
    Oct
  • AU$ 182
    Nov
  • AU$ 193
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Durban?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Johannesburg to Durban on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Durban is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 142
AU$ 117
AU$ 93
AU$ 68
  • AU$ 101
    Mon
  • AU$ 92
    Tue
  • AU$ 97
    Wed
  • AU$ 118
    Thu
  • AU$ 142
    Fri
  • AU$ 96
    Sat
  • AU$ 106
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Global Aviation offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 40 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to DUR on Thu, Jan 22), while Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 81 departing on Wed, Jan 21 and returning on Sat, Jan 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Durban with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Flysafair Global Aviation Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Durban is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 232 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Durban. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA416 (15:39) Flysafair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FA320 (13:02)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Durban, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 22, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 40.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Global Aviation.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Durban travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Durban is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Durban on January 21, 2026 with Global Aviation, with prices starting at AU$ 27.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Durban, with O. R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport (JNB-DUR) is by far the most common option on this route: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
  • The time difference between Durban and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.