What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?

For a flight to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29.2 km from the centre of the city.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Durban?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Durban is currently February ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Durban if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durban on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Durban?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durban.

Does Durban King Shaka Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Durban King Shaka Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Durban King Shaka Intl?

Yes. Durban King Shaka Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tarkshay Hospitality is the closest property to Durban King Shaka Intl (3.2 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Durban?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Durban are Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways.

How long is the flight to Durban?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Durban takes 31 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Durban from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durban?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Durban are South African, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

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Sat 20/1220:35AKL - DUR

3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1214:40DUR - AKL

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11$4,113

Sat 20/1221:05AKL - DUR

1 stop31h 05mEmirates

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3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11$4,113

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1 stop31h 05mEmirates

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AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/12

20:35-22:30

3 stops36h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 27/12

14:40-21:30

2 stops19h 50m

$4,113

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/12

21:05-17:10

1 stop31h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 27/12

19:10-11:15

1 stop29h 05m

$5,462

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Durban should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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Emirates

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DXB - DUR

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1 / 20

10.0

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DXB - DUR

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7.5

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927 reviews

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3,402 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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7.5

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46 reviews

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8.1

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,661 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,402 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Durban

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban?
For a flight to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29.2 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Durban if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durban on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Durban?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durban.
Does Durban King Shaka Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Durban King Shaka Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Durban King Shaka Intl?
Yes. Durban King Shaka Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tarkshay Hospitality is the closest property to Durban King Shaka Intl (3.2 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl).

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