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
Avoid the layovers and travel to Durban in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to King Shaka International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some good hotels near King Shaka International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to DUR lands:
Getting to central Durban from King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Central Durban is about 40 kilometres from DUR.
If you're taking a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to DUR, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
Enjoy everything Durban has to offer from one of these top stays:
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.