Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Durban?

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 15m.

Which airlines fly to Durban?

Qantas Airways, South African and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Durban from Sydney according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 58% 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.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Durban?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the lowest average return price of $2,433.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Durban?

Johannesburg (JNB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 15m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Durban?

Johannesburg (JNB) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Durban King Shaka Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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15:50 - 13:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

06:00 - 06:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$2,234Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

17:30 - 17:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

57h 10m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

12:25 - 07:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,461Qatar Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

15:50 - 10:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

18:55 - 06:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 55m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$2,467Qatar Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

15:50 - 10:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

18:55 - 06:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 55m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$2,470Qatar Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

06:00 - 19:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

46h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 18:35DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$2,561Emirates

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

06:00 - 14:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 18:35DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$2,608Emirates

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

12:00 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 40m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 15:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

$2,639Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

12:00 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 40m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 15:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

$2,643Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

21:45 - 16:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

27h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

19:10 - 07:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,643Emirates

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

12:00 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 40m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 - 15:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

$2,644Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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Qantas Airways

20 Oct

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 40m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Oct

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,639

Qantas Airways

20 Oct

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 40m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Oct

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,643

Qantas Airways

20 Oct

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 40m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Oct

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,644

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Durban

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6 Oct

SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

57h 10m

3 stops

DUR17:40Durban King Shaka Intl

3 Nov

DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

3 stops

SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,461

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20 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 45m

2 stops

DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Oct

DUR18:55Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,467

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20 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 45m

2 stops

DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Oct

DUR18:55Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 55m

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SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,470

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Tue 6/10

15:50-13:45

2 stops30h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/11

06:00-06:50

2 stops39h 50m

$2,234

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:25-07:25

3 stops34h 00m

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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15:50-10:35

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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18:55-06:50

2 stops26h 55m

$2,467

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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15:50-10:35

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

18:55-06:50

2 stops26h 55m

$2,470

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

06:00-19:50

2 stops46h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/11

11:15-18:35

2 stops46h 20m

$2,561

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

06:00-14:00

2 stops41h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 31/10

11:15-18:35

2 stops46h 20m

$2,608

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

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Tue 20/10

12:00-10:40

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

11:15-15:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,639

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

12:00-10:40

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

11:15-15:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,643

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

21:45-16:35

1 stop27h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/11

19:10-07:00

1 stop26h 50m

$2,643

SydneyDurban

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

12:00-10:40

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

11:15-15:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,644

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The cheapest month to fly to Durban from Sydney is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,524, 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 Sydney averaging around $1,872.

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Fastest flight time	27h 45m
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The best flight deal from Sydney to Durban found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,234

The fastest flight from Sydney to Durban takes 27h 45m

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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Durban King Shaka Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Durban King Shaka Intl is 10538.8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 27h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Durban King Shaka Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Durban King Shaka Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Durban King Shaka Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Durban?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sydney to Durban is Qantas Airways, representing 58% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are South African at 25% and Emirates at 17%.

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,398	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,091 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,801	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 65 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $2,009	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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