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Find cheap flights from the United States to Durban from R15 069

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Flights to Durban - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Durban?

The average price of all flights to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Durban is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R26 755. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are R30 588 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Durban, 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 to Durban is October, where tickets cost R21 665 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is R49 641 and R47 139 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R21 759.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Durban?

The average price for all flights to Durban depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Durban is generally at night, when flights cost R29 131 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Durban is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R29 189.

How long is the flight to Durban?

The duration of your flight to Durban depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Durban on KAYAK are from New York, which takes 24h 25m, Boston, which takes 24h 45m, Miami, which takes 31h 35m, and Los Angeles, which takes 32h 40m.

How many direct flights to Durban are there each day?

There are around 55 direct flights from within United States to Durban every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 the most common departure time and 57% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Durban are there each week?

Each week there are around 383 direct flights from within United States to Durban. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Durban each week?

Each week, there are 7 long haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 406 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Durban. There aren't any medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Durban?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Durban from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with 254 direct flights each week.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

R15 069
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Durban

FAQs - booking Durban flights

  • What should I know if I travel with children?

    If you are landing with your children, there are various child-friendly facilities at the airport for you to use. These include a playroom, nursery and family-friendly restaurants. There is also a baby-changing room where nursing mothers can also find a place to breast-feed.

  • What are the transport options from the airport to the city center?

    To get to the city center from Durban Airport, public buses are available during the day and private taxi cabs can be found 24 hours a day. While taxis offer the fastest means to the city, public buses are more economical and will take you to the city center in around 45min. You will find shuttle providers at the airport that provide door-to-door service to your destination in minutes for an affordable price. These buses can be accessed through the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall.

  • Are there specific pick-up points at the airport?

    The airport has a number of pick-up points, but the most popular are in front of Gate C. The other points are located near the main terminal building on both sides of the airport. The pick-up points are meant for passengers who booked a pre-paid shuttle service and not for those with individual needs.

  • Are there car rental companies at Durban Airport?

    Yes, there are car rental services at Durban Airport. You can find these through the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor if you want to rent a vehicle for your journey into town after landing at South Africa's busiest airport. To rent a car from Durban Airport you will need your driver’s license and passport plus two forms of identification (for example credit cards or utility bills).

  • How far is Durban from central Durban?

    You’ll need to travel 29 km to reach the Durban city centre from Durban.

  • What is the name of Durban’s airport?

    All flights to Durban land at Durban. The airport code is DUR,and it can also be referred to as Durban Intl, King Shaka Intl, or King Shaka Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Durban?

    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 to Durban.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Durban?

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

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

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

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Durban?

    Of the 6 airlines that fly to Durban, FlySafair offers the most flights, with around 208 per week, followed by Cemair with 64 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Durban

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Durban flight deals.
  • When flying to Durban, you will land at the King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The airport is strategically located at the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The airport is modern and offers excellent facilities, including a range of food outlets, duty-free shopping, and VIP lounges. It has five terminals: T01 (main terminal), T02, T03, T04 and T05.
  • The Durban International Airport is located about 20 km (12 miles) from central Durban on a stretch of land between Moses Mabhida Stadium and Shaka Marine World, with an entrance to Kingsway Road where public buses are also available for transport into the city center.
  • If you need luggage storage after landing, it is available at the T01 main terminal on levels two and four. You can access this area by taking the escalator on level one. The storage rates are done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  • At the international arrivals section, there is a KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Information Desk, which provides information about destination attractions in Southern Africa as well as local tours. The information is located on level two of the T01.
  • The airport has a good range of restaurants, bars and shops, which you can access by following one of the many signposted routes around the building. The arrivals hall on level one is also home to an array of local South African crafts and souvenirs.
  • Near the departure hall you'll find a Kiosk Shop, which has an international selection of newspapers, magazines and snacks for those looking to grab something before heading out on their next adventure.
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Prefer to fly direct to Durban King Shaka Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to King Shaka Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +12 more

Airlink, British Airways, +13 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +15 more

Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +14 more

Airlink, British Airways, +15 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +16 more

Airlink, British Airways, +17 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +15 more

Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

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Direct returns

Durban King Shaka Intl to United States

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +12 more

Airlink, British Airways, +13 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +15 more

Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +14 more

Airlink, British Airways, +15 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +16 more

Airlink, British Airways, +17 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +13 more

Airlink, British Airways, +14 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Cemair, +15 more

Airlink, British Airways, +16 more

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Top airline flying from the United States to Durban

Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Durban? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7,3
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 810 reviews
73comfort
74overall
68entertainment
70food
77crew
74boarding
Airline reviews

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

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Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

Cons: "First of all, my flight had no option to plug my cellphone, there was no TV screen and no WiFi.. they served some loaf of bread cut in half with some spices inside and called it dinner! But the most disappointing thing is the fact is that they LOST BOTH OF MY LUGGAGE BAGS, and the most they could offer me is $50 compensation (my belongings worth thousands of dollars) And even this I would have to claim from my “home country” which is completely unreasonable as my home country isn’t the one lost my luggage, the airlines had! Beyond shocked, disappointed and aggravated, this was my first time flying this airlines and I promise you it’s the last. Won’t recommend to anyone."
Pros: "We got scammed out of the tickets from Justfly.com and Ethiopian Airlines turned us away without looking at our tickets. I am upset. Now I have to get more Covid Testing done and that will cost approx. $700 and new plane tickets. JustFly.com's customer service is misleading and deceiving. And they blocked my number."
Cons: "Background check your booking agencies and their agents."

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Durban found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/4Mon
3 stopsTurkish Airlines
33h 20mIAD-DUR
29/4Mon
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
29h 45mDUR-IAD
R19 219
22/4Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 30mIAD-DUR
29/4Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
51h 30mDUR-IAD
R20 717
18/9Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
35h 50mJFK-DUR
9/10Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
29h 30mDUR-JFK
R22 536
28/4Sun
2 stopsKenya Airways
42h 55mJFK-DUR
5/5Sun
2 stopsKenya Airways
50h 40mDUR-JFK
R23 010
10/9Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
40h 05mDFW-DUR
24/9Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
32h 30mDUR-DFW
R23 427
28/4Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 50mEWR-DUR
5/5Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
62h 50mDUR-EWR
R23 484
8/9Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
40h 10mDFW-DUR
24/9Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
34h 20mDUR-DFW
R24 129
22/4Mon
3 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 50mIAD-DUR
29/4Mon
3 stopsEthiopian Air
55h 10mDUR-IAD
R24 773
12/4Fri
3 stops
30h 40mEWR-DUR
25/4Thu
3 stops
31h 05mDUR-EWR
R26 081
16/6Sun
3 stops
27h 50mEWR-DUR
24/6Mon
3 stops
34h 35mDUR-EWR
R26 858

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Durban found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/9Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
49h 55mJFK-DUR
R15 069
4/9Wed
3 stops
30h 55mJFK-DUR
R15 163
20/4Sat
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
33h 10mIAD-DUR
R15 429
3/9Tue
3 stops
31h 10mJFK-DUR
R15 732
3/9Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
35h 20mJFK-DUR
R18 670
19/6Wed
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
38h 20mIAD-DUR
R18 973
20/4Sat
1 stopEmirates
23h 40mIAD-DUR
R21 665
19/6Wed
3 stopsQatar Airways
45h 50mDCA-DUR
R23 048
19/6Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 50mIAD-DUR
R23 067
19/6Wed
1 stopEmirates
23h 40mIAD-DUR
R25 721

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Last minute flights to Durban

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 to Durban that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 15mJFK-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
58h 05mDUR-JFK
R28 810
3/4Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 00mEWR-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
37h 15mDUR-EWR
R36 259
3/4Wed
multi-stop
31h 00mEWR-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stop
31h 05mDUR-EWR
R38 477
1/4Mon
multi-stop
35h 50mEWR-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stop
31h 05mDUR-EWR
R45 774
1/4Mon
multi-stop
32h 20mEWR-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stop
31h 30mDUR-EWR
R46 779
1/4Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
38h 40mEWR-DUR
8/4Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 30mDUR-EWR
R48 276
3/4Wed
multi-stop
23h 15mJFK-DUR
10/4Wed
multi-stop
24h 40mDUR-JFK
R75 058
3/4Wed
multi-stopEmirates
23h 15mJFK-DUR
10/4Wed
multi-stopEmirates
44h 10mDUR-JFK
R170 758
3/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
56h 00mEWR-DUR
10/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 00mDUR-EWR
R311 189
3/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 30mEWR-DUR
10/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 00mDUR-EWR
R389 469

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