Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban from $53

The cheapest month to fly to Durban from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $119, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Durban, with average flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport averaging around $121.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Durban. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $105. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $152. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Durban is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Durban in the morning for as low as $129. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Durban is in the evening when prices are around $175.

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl for the best Johannesburg OR Tambo - Durban King Shaka Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Durban from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Durban for around $130 when searching week before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Durban from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $119 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Airlink and Lift are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl

FlySafair, South African and Airlink are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Durban from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. FlySafair is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Durban. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Durban on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Johannesburg and Durban have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 88 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, FlySafair have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 54 flights take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Durban each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 09:00, with 40% of daily flights taking off at midday.

The number of flights available between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Durban is 381 per week as of March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.