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Flight deals from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durban.$80 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $80, select.
Durban.$81 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
Durban.$82 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $82, select.
Durban.$84 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.
Durban.$89 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Durban.$89 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Durban.$89 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Durban.$90 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with Safair.Outbound direct flight with Safair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound direct flight with Safair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $90, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Durban King Shaka International.

Johannesburg to Durban: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$80
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airlineSafair
Average flights per week317

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International is $80. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International.
Safair, South African Airways and Lift Airlines fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International.
As of June 2025, there are 317 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Durban King Shaka International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport on Saturday, 19 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Durban King Shaka International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durban is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Durban King Shaka International.

Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.

  • Johannesburg and Durban are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Flights from JNB to DUR start from 06:00 — the first with CemAir. The latest departure is at 20:35 with South African Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 230 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your JNB to DUR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport to pick from. When planning your Durban trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of South Africa:

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier that operates JNB to DUR flights. An impressive 80.18% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JNB and DUR include:

    • Port Elizabeth International Airport

    • Cape Town International Airport

    • East London Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight is $37. A round-trip fare is currently $80. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from JNB to DUR, book your trip five months before your departure date.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JNB to DUR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban

  • King Shaka International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Durban. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Durban. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to DUR in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Durban, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 72 kilometres north-west to Pietermaritzburg to check off its top attractions. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Benoni is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. No journey is complete without a visit to Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym.

Plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to Durban

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