R8 471 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Durban – Compare and Save

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manchester to Durban.

A direct flight from Manchester to Durban takes 0h 00m, covering 15 716 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manchester to Durban range from R16 653 to R23 047, with an average of R18 674 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 653 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of R18 674. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R14 168 to R88 368. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manchester to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 822, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R56 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Flights from Manchester to Durban usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

One-stop flights from Manchester to Durban most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Manchester to Durban route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R17 714 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R21 834, a difference of R4 121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 29m, compared to 19h 37m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 19h 56m via Istanbul (IST).

Durban is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Durban are uShaka Marine World, Golden Mile, and Durban International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

The way to ensure you remain together as a group is to check in 24-48h before the flight. This way, you will get preferred seating choices and can choose extra legroom or window seats, as well as ensure your family or group of friends stay together for the duration of the flight.

On your flight from Manchester to Durban, your primary airports will be Manchester Airport and Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR), which is the gateway to Durban, on the coast of South Africa. There are several options for layover airports, including Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), London Heathrow (LHR) and Dubai International (DXB), amongst others.

If you are looking for a wider selection of international products, then Manchester Airport has some amazing stores for duty-free shopping. You can get necessities for your Durban trip; however, you may not want to carry goodies in your bags whilst on holiday. King Shaka Airport has decent duty-free shopping and plenty of localised wares, which are great for unique travel gifts for family or friends at home.

You will be able to exchange your pounds into rands at Bidvest Rennies Foreign Exchange. You can find it on the ground floor of Arrivals. All South African shops and companies accept Visa or Mastercard if you want to avoid carrying cash.