Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nairobi to Durban

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Nairobi to Durban, including Ethiopian Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Kenya Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Durban according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Durban in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 746, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 1,068.

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

Nairobi to Durban Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Durban is approximately 3,247.88km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 746
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,068
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,247.88km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Durban route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Durban (DUR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 746 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to DUR on Fri, Feb 27), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 1,068 departing on Tue, Feb 24 and returning on Mon, Mar 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Durban with the following airlines, including: Air Tanzania Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi 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 Fri, Feb 27, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 746.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Durban is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Durban on February 28, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 1,114.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Durban, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Shaka International Airport (NBO-DUR) is by far the most common option on this route: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
  • The time difference between Durban and Nairobi is 1h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nairobi toDurban

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Nairobi to Durban?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Nairobi to Durban on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Nairobi to Durban, with an average price of AU$ 1,008.

AU$ 948
AU$ 1,008
AU$ 1,069
AU$ 1,130
AU$ 1,190
Ethiopian Airlines
AU$ 1,008
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways
AU$ 1,043
Kenya Airways
South African Airways
AU$ 1,046
South African Airways
Airlink
AU$ 1,190
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