Flights from Cardiff to Durban

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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Durban

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Fri 06/11
Distance: 5,992 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Durban airports
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Cardiff to Durban flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Durban (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £1997, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cardiff to Durban takes roughly 14 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Durban route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
  • Arrival airport: King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

The weather in Durban

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Durban, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 11ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 11ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Durban

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Durban:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Durban. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Durban

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Durban?
When you fly from Cardiff to Durban the average price is £1089. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Durban at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Durban is 1997 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Durban?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Durban are August, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Durban?
The best time of the year to go to Durban when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Durban from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, January and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Durban.
How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Durban?
The total flight time between Cardiff and Durban is of around 36 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,992.19 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Durban compared to Cardiff?
While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Durban can experience temperatures up to 24º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 17º ºC in Durban, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

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