Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban, FlySafair or Airlink?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 862 and an overall rating of 8,2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 990 and an overall rating of 8,4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Durban from Port Elizabeth is typically 1h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 1 145 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Port Elizabeth and Durban per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Port Elizabeth and land in Durban, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban was R1 211 for a one-way ticket and R2 805 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Port Elizabeth to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Port Elizabeth, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Port Elizabeth at 8:15 and will be landing in Durban at 9:35.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban jets off at 18:25 and lands at 19:45.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Port Elizabeth and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Durban. They are Airlink and FlySafair. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing R1 168. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Port Elizabeth to Durban flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Port Elizabeth and Durban.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban on a daily basis.

Question 12

Which lounges can I access at Port Elizabeth International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of lounges at Port Elizabeth International Airport, including airline lounges and airport lounges. It does not matter the class you’re flying if you want to access airport lounges. To use these lounges, you need a lounge pass or have a membership program. The Bidvest Premier Lounge is located in the Domestic Departures Terminal, Airside on Level 1. Access requires you to either pay at the door or you can produce your lounge membership. Airline lounges are open to Business and First Class travellers. The airline lounge available at this airport is SAA Baobab Premium Class Lounge located in the Domestic Terminal, Airside.

Question 13

What transportation options can I use at King Shaka International Airport?

Accepted Answer

You can use different options for transportation at King Shaka International Airport. Every 45 minutes, you can board a bus in the Public Transportation area near International Arrivals Hall. A single journey to the city centre costs around R80,00. Metered taxis are also available and you can get one from the ground transportation area. Taxis take about 30 minutes to travel from the airport to Durban city centre. Taxis are available outside the Departures level. Fares for taxis from the airport to downtown Durban are estimated between R419,74 and R500,00.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban is January, where tickets cost R2 343 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R3 331 and R3 267 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

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 Port Elizabeth to Durban.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

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 Durban with an airline and back to Port Elizabeth with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

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 Durban from Port Elizabeth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Port Elizabeth and Durban historically see delays in approximately 4% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Port Elizabeth to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Airlink have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Port Elizabeth to Durban flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Port Elizabeth and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Port Elizabeth to Durban were found on FlySafair (R2 805) and South African (R3 394).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Durban from Port Elizabeth usually cost between R2 693 and R4 207 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R2 805 on FlySafair (Nov 3–Nov 11).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Durban is FlySafair, followed by Airlink and South African.

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