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Flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

Cheapest time to fly from Durban to Bloemfontein

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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 Sun 08/11
Distance: 290 mi
Durban airports
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Bloemfontein airports

Book your Durban to Bloemfontein flight

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

Flying non-stop from Durban to Bloemfontein takes roughly 1 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Durban–Bloemfontein route

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

  • Departure airport: King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

The weather in Bloemfontein

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Bloemfontein, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly -1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to -2ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

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

  • 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 Bloemfontein. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Durban to Bloemfontein

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Durban to Bloemfontein?
When you fly from Durban to Bloemfontein the average price is £160. 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 Durban to Bloemfontein at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Durban to Bloemfontein. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The most popular months to book a flight from Durban to Bloemfontein are February, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The best time of the year to go to Bloemfontein when flying from Durban depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Bloemfontein from Durban in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Durban - Bloemfontein.
How long does the flight take to go from Durban to Bloemfontein?
The total flight time between Durban and Bloemfontein is of around 5 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 290.48 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 Bloemfontein compared to Durban?
While in Durban temperatures can reach an average of 24º ºC in summer, Bloemfontein can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 9º ºC in Bloemfontein, compared to the 17º ºC average in Durban.

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