Cheap flights from Durban — six direct route guides from King Shaka.
Six direct route guides link Durban with Johannesburg, Lanseria, Cape Town, Gqeberha, George and East London. Operating days and airline schedules vary by route, so compare current options for your dates in one search.
Content updated 24 September 2026
Written and reviewed by Kyle Govender, founder and editor · Johannesburg
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Flying out of Durban: the essentials.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Direct routes | Johannesburg and Cape Town |
| Airlines | FlySafair, Airlink and SAA to Joburg; FlySafair and Airlink to Cape Town |
| Other cities | Connect through Johannesburg — compare the full routing live |
| Cheapest out | Compare live |
Live prices change by date and remaining inventory. Open the route guide or use the flight search to compare the final total, including baggage and optional extras.
Direct routes & typical fares
Where you can fly direct from Durban.
| Route | Live fare check | Airlines | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban → Johannesburg | Compare live | FlySafair, Airlink, SAA | Route guide → |
| Durban → Cape Town | Compare live | See route guide | Route guide → |
| Durban → Lanseria | Compare live | FlySafair | Route guide → |
| Durban → Gqeberha | Compare live | Airlink, FlySafair | Route guide → |
| Durban → George | Compare live | FlySafair, CemAir | Route guide → |
| Durban → East London | Compare live | FlySafair | Route guide → |
Live prices change by date and remaining inventory. Open the route guide or use the flight search to compare the final total, including baggage and optional extras.
Paying less from Durban
How to pay less flying out of Durban.
The Joburg run is the bargain. Durban–Johannesburg is one of the country’s most competitive trunk routes, with multiple airlines and frequent departures. Compare the live final fare rather than relying on an old benchmark.
Fly Tuesday or Wednesday. Mid-week departures from Durban are consistently the cheapest; Friday and Sunday evenings carry the weekend premium. Full calendar on the cheapest days to fly guide.
Heading beyond Joburg or Cape Town? Price the whole journey in one live search rather than booking legs separately — connections through Johannesburg are usually the practical route.
Compare the total with bags. FlySafair sells checked bags as extras, while SAA and most Airlink fares include one — see the baggage fees guide.
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King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Build the journey to King Shaka into your departure plan, especially when starting on the South Coast or outside central Durban. Ask your driver about the pickup time needed for the airline deadline, and price the full party rather than mixing per-person and vehicle quotes.
King Shaka International Airport guide
- Durban to Cape Town
- Durban to East London
- Durban to George
- Durban to Gqeberha
- Durban to Johannesburg
- Durban to Lanseria
Route guides describe airport pairs, not a guarantee of non-stop service on every date. Check the current itinerary and baggage for the fare selected.
Cheap Flights from Durban FAQs
Questions travellers ask.
What is the cheapest flight from Durban?
The cheapest option changes by route, date, time and fare type. Compare live results across the available airlines and judge the final total after baggage and optional extras.
Which airlines fly from Durban?
FlySafair, Airlink and SAA fly Durban to Johannesburg. FlySafair and Airlink fly Durban to Cape Town.
Can I fly direct from Durban to other cities?
Six direct route guides now connect Durban with Johannesburg, Lanseria, Cape Town, Gqeberha, George and East London. Operating days and airline schedules vary, so run a live search for your dates.
Can I fly from Durban into Lanseria?
FlySafair operates between Durban and Lanseria, so on that corridor you can choose which Johannesburg airport suits you — Lanseria is closer to Sandton and the northern suburbs.
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