Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
Durban's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Durban six hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your JFK to DUR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between JFK and DUR.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight is R 11,519. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 20,449. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to DUR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Consider booking a hotel close to DUR if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a King Shaka International Airport rental car and explore Durban and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Green Motion and U-Save are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from King Shaka International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
King Shaka International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Durban. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
June is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Durban in February.
The warmest month in Durban is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to DUR in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Benoni is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. No journey is complete without visiting Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym.