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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:11
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 22:51.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 11m, covering 770 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R1 319 to R1 810, with an average of R1 513 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 319 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R1 513 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R1 514 return, compared with R10 930 via a stopover through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• Airlink: 97% on time
• FlySafair: 93% on time
• South African: 91% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R100–R1 666 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, Afternoon flights for 27%, and Night flights for 2%.

One-way fares from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 038, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R114 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Most connecting flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R1 466 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R1 616, a difference of R150.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Durban and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Global Aviation Operations
• Turkish Airlines
• Cemair

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

King Shaka International Airport has an airport shuttle service that runs between the popular hotels as well as the following destinations - Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Suncoast Casino, uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban City Centre. Costs range between around R100 and R150 and bookings are essential to the airport from airportbus@mweb.co.za.

Accredited meter taxi services are available from the Airports Company South Africa Information Desk in the terminal. A ride to the city centre costs around R600,00. Some hotels provide free shuttle services. The Gautrain rapid rail system operates daily from 05:15 to 22:00 every 12 minutes. The cost is around R200 and it takes roughly 30 minutes to the city centre. Ride-sharing companies like Uber also operate from the airport. ​Over the road at Terminal B is a parking garage with car-rental companies and another for buses and coaches. Next to the parking garage is a terminal for minibus shuttles and metered taxis.