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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:11
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 22:31.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Durban:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Durban takes 1h 11m, covering 301 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Durban range from £62 to £86, with an average of £73 over the past 12 months. Anything below £62 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% below the route average of £73. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £73 return, compared with £449 via a stopover through Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg to Durban flights are:

• Airlink: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 92% on time
• South African: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £0–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Durban flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 2%.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Flights from Johannesburg to Durban may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Johannesburg to Durban route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg to Durban most commonly connect through:

• Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) – 33% of one-stop connections

Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Johannesburg to Durban route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £67 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £79, a difference of £11. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and Durban. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Global Aviation Operations
• Turkish Airlines
• Cemair

Flying via Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 40m, compared to 3h 52m via Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) and 10h 57m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Some of the most popular sights in Durban are Golden Mile and uShaka Marine World. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Durban flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: 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
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.