R748 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Durban to Johannesburg range from R1 315 to R1 821, with an average of R1 513 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% 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 513 return, compared with R8 123 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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: 97% on time
• FlySafair: 94% 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 R108–R1 662 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from Durban to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 049, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

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 R494:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R456:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Alamo

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).

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 route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Connecting flights from Durban to Johannesburg most commonly pass through:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Durban to Johannesburg. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R1 463 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R1 629, a difference of R166.

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. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 52m, compared to 19h 15m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

Among airlines operating Durban to Johannesburg flights:

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