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Among airlines operating Durban to Johannesburg flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• South African: 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.

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

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

Flights from Durban to Johannesburg usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R1 425 return, compared with R10 571 via a stopover through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R94–R1 611 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Durban to Johannesburg pass through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Durban to Johannesburg route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R1 354 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R1 579, a difference of R226. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

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

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

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

• 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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of R1 425. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg takes 1h 11m, covering 779 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Durban to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R997, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

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 flights are:

• Airlink: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 94% on time
• South African: 91% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R110:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Durban to Johannesburg range from R1 209 to R1 746, with an average of R1 425 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 209 counts as a good deal.