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Cheapest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

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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Flight Duration1 h and 10 mFlights between Durban and Johannesburg take, on average, 1 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£37Cheapest price for a flight between Durban and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportKing Shaka International AirportWhen flying from Durban to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from Durban to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Airlines flying this routeFly Safair, CemAir, TransAsia AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Durban to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£47The average price for a flight Durban - Johannesburg at Opodo is £47, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from Durban

Airlines that fly from Durban to Johannesburg

Fly Safair

40£

South African Airways

622£

Mango

Kulula

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 311 mi

Durban airports

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Durban to Johannesburg flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Durban to Johannesburg (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 £37, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Durban to Johannesburg takes roughly 1 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Durban–Johannesburg 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)
Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 4ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: June
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Durban to Johannesburg

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flights from Durban to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

When you fly from Durban to Johannesburg the average price is £47. 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 Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Durban to Johannesburg is 37 £. 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 Durban to Johannesburg?

The most popular months to book a flight from Durban to Johannesburg are January, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Durban to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Durban depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Durban in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Durban - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from Durban to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between Durban and Johannesburg is of around 1 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 310.6 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 Johannesburg compared to Durban?

While in Durban temperatures can reach an average of 24º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 17º ºC average in Durban.

Which airports have flights between Durban and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Durban and Johannesburg is: King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Durban to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Durban to Johannesburg are:

Fly Safair.
TransAsia Airways.
South African Airlink.

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