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Find cheap flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport from R5 728

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Durban to Heathrow departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Durban to Heathrow (DUR-LHR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Durban to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:55 - 6:25DUR-LHR
19h 30m2 stops
11:15 - 10:50LHR-DUR
22h 35m1 stop
R13 276Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 24
11:55 - 13:00DUR-LHR
26h 05m2 stops
21:55 - 10:35LHR-DUR
35h 40m2 stops
R13 831Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Sep 18
11:55 - 8:00DUR-LHR
21h 05m2 stops
17:05 - 10:45LHR-DUR
40h 40m2 stops
R14 080Qatar Airways
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 24
18:40 - 12:25DUR-LHR
18h 45m1 stop
20:40 - 16:35LHR-DUR
18h 55m1 stop
R14 713Emirates
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Thu, May 2 - Sun, May 12
18:40 - 13:50DUR-LHR
20h 10m2 stops
20:55 - 10:40LHR-DUR
36h 45m2 stops
R15 134
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Sun, Jul 14 - Fri, Aug 16
18:40 - 20:15DUR-LHR
26h 35m1 stop
14:20 - 16:35LHR-DUR
25h 15m1 stop
R15 555Emirates
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Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
18:40 - 16:15DUR-LHR
46h 35m2 stops
18:25 - 21:40LHR-DUR
26h 15m2 stops
R16 188Kenya Airways
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Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
15:10 - 17:55DUR-LHR
27h 45m2 stops
6:00 - 14:40LHR-DUR
31h 40m2 stops
R17 069SWISS
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
8:05 - 16:15DUR-LHR
33h 10m2 stops
18:25 - 14:40LHR-DUR
43h 15m2 stops
R21 743Kenya Airways
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Thu, Aug 15 - Tue, Sep 3
11:15 - 10:40DUR-LHR
24h 25m2 stops
16:25 - 10:40LHR-DUR
17h 15m2 stops
R24 483Lufthansa
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Sep 7

Flights from Durban to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Durban to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Durban to London Heathrow Airport, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Durban, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport is May, where tickets cost R14 732 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is R19 004 and R18 122 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Durban to London Heathrow Airport found on KAYAK was with Qatar Airways for R5 728. Qatar Airways proposed a return connection from R13 276 and Emirates from R14 713.

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

R5 728
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Durban to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Durban to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Durban to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Is there an easy way to get to King Shaka International Airport in Durban?

    The easiest option is to use the airport shuttle to King Shaka International Airport. It operates from Durban city centre or one of the hotels or popular spots along the way. Get all the details by mailing airportbus@mweb.co.za. The fares vary between R100,00 and R150,00 depending on where you hop on to the shuttle.

  • How do I get into central London from Heathrow International Airport?

    The Heathrow Express operates from the airport every 15 minutes to London Paddington Station. The ride from Terminals 2 and 3 to London Paddington is 15 minutes long. Add on an extra three minutes if you catch it from Terminal 5. You can purchase tickets online, using the Heathrow Express app, or at the desk in the Arrivals hall. A single ride is around £25 (about R500,00) or a return ticket is around £37.00 (about R750,00).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport was R299 for a one-way ticket and R693 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    Durban and London Heathrow Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Durban from Durban King Shaka Intl and will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Durban and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to London, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to London are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R16 537 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 655 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Durban with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Durban to London

  • La Mercy Airport in Durban is the same airport as King Shaka International Airport. Because of its location in the La Mercy area, it is also known as that name. King Shaka International Airport services the towns and cities around Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The city centre of Durban is 34 kilometres from the airport, which is a 30-minute drive and Pietermaritzburg is an hour away with a drive of 104 kilometres.
  • King Shaka International Airport Terminal consists of two operating levels and a third level that houses the premium lounges. The ground floor services domestic and international arrivals, while level one caters to the domestic and international departures.
  • Health and hygiene are prioritised at Heathrow International Airport giving passengers confidence while travelling. The airport offers touchless water refill stations where you can fill your water bottles. Contactless payment is available at all the shops and restaurants and hand sanitiser stations are located throughout the airport.

Top 5 airlines serving from Durban to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Durban to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4082 reviews
8,3crew
8,3entertainment
8,2boarding
7,9food
8,1comfort
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My Experience was ok. But the gentleman next to me vaped the whole flight and the attendants did nothing, whether they were aware, I’m not sure.

6,0 GoodSumeet, Apr 2024DPS - DXB
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My Experience was ok. But the gentleman next to me vaped the whole flight and the attendants did nothing, whether they were aware, I’m not sure.

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

The air hostess spilled tomato juice on me by mistake in Mumbai -Dubai flight. I was traveling from Mumbai to UAD. Her senior came and offered couple of small chocolates (probably given in business class) as compensation. I asked for access to lounge as I had to travel till IAD and I could shower and change. But she said she cannot do that and did nothing further. I found the response to their mistake as inappropriate.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

Well emirates since after covid recovery their service became much poorer than before , old planes to some destinations, untrained staff , rude , inflexible, and poor food, this specific flight the plane felt like in the 90s , and staff behavior was rude due to usual incidents in these flights for some destinations, i understand this but they pit everyone at the same basket, a readiness to be rude anytime

Flight was delayed for 4 hours and they misplaced my luggage too. Appalling.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Not exceptional but all good. Business class seats are like the domestic Mint class on Jet Blue. Comfortable but not exceptional. Food is good but not superb. Flight attendants were better on India leg than Miami to Zurich. All India staff was more professional and service oriented. Very polite and service with a smile.

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

Like the blanket. Food wasn’t good and boarding was a mess

That your phones given were the more comfortable ones, unlike the old ones. The flight was delayed and my luggage has been lost in Zürich both times. Also the food choices were terrible. I am dairy free and gluten-free and they had nothing available for me

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Pros: "Swiss doesn't"t always have comfortable planes but this one was super comfortable"
Pros: "Not much"
Cons: "During COVID there was little attempt to distance passengers during security checks, boarding and onboard. Crew did not inforce mask policy. Fellow passengers were inconsiderate, loud, littered just throwing food wrappers and trash on the ground - crew did nothing."

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

They have misplaced my one checked bag which I have not received in Philadelphia and have lodged complaint with American Airlines, the staff of Indigo was rude with us, at the checking counter, I think she purposely withheld my one of the checked bag, because the American Airlines staff told me that bag was not received at Doha airport. Kindly help me with one of my checked bag to get it. My flight was from Mumbai to Doha and then Doha to Philadelphia.

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

Food could be much better. Entertainment needs lot of improvement. The luggage came out open with broken bags. The flight landed at 3:15 PM in US and by the time bags came out it was 5:15 PM or so. Staff at airport was aggressive and not polite.

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

I think is one of the greatest most professional airlines I’ve flown with. So sustainable as well!!! The business class is top notch!!!

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

Super uncomfortable. Shoved in like sardines. Overhead bins were tight. Why was coffee charged for? I was insulted. How about an inflight magazine? Why can’t I charge my phone? Maybe the planes are old? They didn’t feel new. Television would have been nice. Bathrooms also very small for anyone not a size 6 or female.

The process overall was pretty seamless, and the crew were very friendly (especially Michael). Considering we booked expecting Lufthansa and the flight was operated by United, it was still a very good service and journey overall. The in-flight entertainment was great, with lots of quality options. One slight negative was that I had selected a vegetarian meal prior to flying, but received a vegan one. I think there should be more dietary options as it meant I missed out on some food that I would have preferred (and it seemed like the standard meals and snacks had a vegetarian option anyway). There was also a group of people who were moving around a lot and being generally disruptive at the quietest part of the flight, when the lights were off and most people were sleeping. I would have appreciated staff stepping in to encourage them to be mindful of others). Towards the end of the flight (which was very early in the morning in both time zones), the lights suddenly came on and breakfast was served. In my opinion, this was too early, and everyone was rudely awoken from sleep. After breakfast was cleared away, the lights went off again for about 45 minutes, allowing people to sleep some more. Then the lights came on again for landing. It seems like if they had served breakfast later, the lights on-lights off-lights on shenanigans could have been avoided, and people could have slept longer (and staff could have rested longer too).

You only get a chocolate square and small bottle of water.!

Did not appreciate being bumped from the seat I selected during checkin the day before the flight by an overbidding fellow passenger… I am also a paying customer Lufthansa!

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Overall good experience with boarding, and food. No entertainment was provided from Frankfurt to Delhi, that could have been better

to be bussed around the airport, then have to sit on the plane for an hour whilst the plane was deiced not once, but twice, then to have to wait for a tug driver is unacceptable. The Captain was very good at communicating.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Durban to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
19h 30mDUR-LHR
R5 728
27/5Mon
2 stopsSWISS
17h 45mDUR-LHR
R6 379
27/5Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
17h 30mDUR-LHR
R6 686
27/5Mon
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
19h 45mDUR-LHR
R7 203
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
18h 45mDUR-LHR
R7 816
10/5Fri
3 stopsQatar Airways
23h 25mDUR-LHR
R8 027
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
18h 45mDUR-LHR
R8 218
10/5Fri
1 stopEmirates
18h 45mDUR-LHR
R8 429
27/5Mon
3 stops
31h 15mDUR-LHR
R8 736
13/8Tue
2 stops
21h 25mDUR-LHR
R9 444

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Last minute flights from Durban to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Durban to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/4Sun
multi-stop
34h 05mDUR-LHR
28/4Sun
multi-stop
17h 25mLHR-DUR
R23 199
21/4Sun
multi-stop
34h 05mDUR-LHR
26/4Fri
multi-stop
17h 50mLHR-DUR
R23 218
20/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 55mDUR-LHR
28/4Sun
multi-stop
17h 25mLHR-DUR
R23 237
20/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 55mDUR-LHR
26/4Fri
multi-stop
17h 50mLHR-DUR
R23 486
20/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 55mDUR-LHR
27/4Sat
multi-stop
17h 25mLHR-DUR
R23 525
21/4Sun
multi-stop
33h 40mDUR-LHR
28/4Sun
multi-stop
23h 30mLHR-DUR
R23 621
21/4Sun
multi-stop
33h 40mDUR-LHR
29/4Mon
multi-stop
38h 10mLHR-DUR
R23 812
21/4Sun
multi-stop
33h 40mDUR-LHR
25/4Thu
multi-stop
17h 25mLHR-DUR
R23 850
20/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 55mDUR-LHR
28/4Sun
multi-stop
23h 30mLHR-DUR
R23 870
20/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 55mDUR-LHR
25/4Thu
multi-stop
17h 25mLHR-DUR
R23 908

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Durban - London Heathrow Airport Flights

Departure:

Durban (DUR)South Africa

Destination:

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)United Kingdom

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London Heathrow Airport - Durban

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