Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles to Durban King Shaka International

Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know

• Durban's timezone is UTC+2, making Durban seven hours ahead of Washington DC.

• For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IAD to DUR flight.

• You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

• If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and DUR:

  • Dubai Airport

  • Hamad International Airport

  • Cape Town Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• R 11,084 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 20,674. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

• Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to DUR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

• The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

• There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to DUR.

• Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

• IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

• 77% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

• Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

• Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

• Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Washington Dulles International Airport, VA

  • Spark by Hilton Sterling Dulles Airport

  • Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles East

Arriving at Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DUR instead:

  • 6 Dolphin Views La Mercy Beachfront

  • Eden Rose Manor B&B

  • Villa La Mercy Chalet No Load Shedding or Water Outages

• Hit the road running by picking up a Durban King Shaka International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Durban's main sights.

• Booking your ride from Durban King Shaka International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

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

• Durban King Shaka International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Durban. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

• If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

• April is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Durban in March.

• When booking your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Durban King Shaka International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Durban, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

• July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to DUR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of South Africa

• Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Durban. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.

• If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, head for Benoni, about 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy are the start of reasons to visit.