Flights to Durban King Shaka International

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Frequently asked questions

Safair, Lift Airlines, South African Airways, CemAir, Flexflight, Airlink, Emirates and Kenya Airways all fly direct to Durban King Shaka International.
The cheapest month to fly to Durban King Shaka International is usually June.
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.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Durban King Shaka International is R 910. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Durban King Shaka International Airport is Sunday, 15 June 2025.
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 to Durban King Shaka International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 429
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSafair
Average flights per week505

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How to find cheap flights to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • R 908 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to King Shaka International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to DUR, the lowest fare is R 430.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to DUR goes up or down.

  • We recommend booking about six months ahead of your travel date. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Durban, where King Shaka International Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Durban by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to see fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • If there's no rush to get to Durban, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to King Shaka International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Durban

  • You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Durban in May.

  • If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DUR.

  • Head to Durban in June if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to DUR, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Durban then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

  • With averages of between 19ºC and 27ºC, February is when Durban is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.

  • Ranging from 11ºC to 23ºC, July is when temperatures are lowest.

Flying to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know

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

Durban highlights

Moses Mabhida Stadium

  • Put this at the top of your itinerary after hopping off your flight to King Shaka International Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres north of the city centre.

Golden Mile

  • Always wanted to visit Golden Mile? Now's the time. It's about 2 kilometres north-east of central Durban.

Umgeni River Bird Park

  • Umgeni River Bird Park will also become one of your favourite travel memories. From the heart of Durban, it's located around 5 kilometres to the north.

Complete your trip with a Durban car hire

  • Pick from a range of car rentals in Durban and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one quick search, compare rates and book the best price after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to King Shaka International Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.