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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 and lands at 9:35
• Latest: departs at 18:25 and lands at 19:45.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban takes 1h 20m, covering 1 145 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 Port Elizabeth to Durban range from R2 706 to R3 852, with an average of R3 255 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 706 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the R3 255 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R2 845 return via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), compared with R3 242 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R188–R1 662 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-140 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Port Elizabeth to Durban flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R3 092 to R19 634. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Elizabeth to Durban are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 837, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R392 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban usually depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Port Elizabeth to Durban route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Port Elizabeth to Durban. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R3 075 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R3 441, a difference of R366.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Port Elizabeth and Durban. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• FlySafair

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 23m, compared to 11h 24m via Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA).

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.

Among airlines operating Port Elizabeth to Durban flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: 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
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: 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.

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.

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.