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Cheapest return fare
£584
Overall average: £796
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LGW - DUR • 1 stop
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£383
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STN - DUR • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from London to Durban (LON-DUR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Durban that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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20:30 - 19:50LGW-DUR
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21:30 - 22:15DUR-LGW
26h 45m2 stops
£584Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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17:10 - 17:15LHR-DUR
22h 05m2 stops
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06:00 - 07:45DUR-LHR
27h 45m3 stops
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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20:30 - 19:50LGW-DUR
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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23h 35m2 stops
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07:00 - 22:55DUR-LHR
17h 55m2 stops
£604Lufthansa
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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20:30 - 20:30LGW-DUR
22h 00m1 stop
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19:40 - 18:30DUR-LGW
24h 50m1 stop
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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07:40 - 10:20LHR-DUR
24h 40m2 stops
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33h 35m2 stops
£611Lufthansa
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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20:05 - 10:20LCY-DUR
36h 15m2 stops
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17:00 - 16:35DUR-LCY
25h 35m2 stops
£667KLM
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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20:05 - 10:20LCY-DUR
36h 15m2 stops
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25h 35m2 stops
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Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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20:15 - 17:10STN-DUR
18h 55m1 stop
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19:10 - 12:05DUR-STN
18h 55m1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Durban flights

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

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Planning a trip from London to Durban? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a return flight from London to Durban?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Durban departing in December.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Durban?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 from London to Durban is February, where tickets cost £700 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,149 and £1,008 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Durban?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Durban, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Durban

Low seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Durban based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London to Durban

  • Is there a car hire centre at Durban Airport?

    Yes. The Durban Airport car hire centre has a good list of global providers, including Hertz, Alamo and Budget. To locate it, just follow the directions from the Arrivals Hall leading to the Car Rental Parking Area. It’s just a short walk along Boulevard Road, so no shuttle bus is necessary.

  • Where can I obtain local currency at Durban Airport?

    You can find a few ATMs and bank branches landside of the Arrivals Hall at Durban Airport. Inter Africa Bureau de Change and Bidvest Bank Rennies Foreign Exchange are offices that can handle your currency exchange, while the branch of Standard Bank can take care of other financial transactions.

  • What other cities are accessible from Durban Airport?

    Durban Airport is the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal province in south-eastern South Africa. Pietermaritzburg (48 miles away) is the capital of the province and its second largest city. Richards Bay (106 miles away) lies to the northeast of Durban along the coastline, while Ladysmith (153 miles away) is situated inland to the northwest.

  • Is there a post office at Durban Airport?

    Yes, there is a post office at Durban Airport. It is located in the public concourse of the terminal building and opens 30min prior to the arrival of the first flight each day and closes 30min after the departure of the last flight.

  • What airlines fly non-stop from London to Durban?

    Currently, no airlines provide non-stop London-Durban journeys. Be sure to book a flight with an airline that stops in cities you may love to tour. Qatar Airways stops at Doha (DIA) while Emirates has a layover in Dubai (DXB). If you prefer stopping in European cities, consider Lufthansa whose transfer is in Frankfurt (FRA).

  • What disability facilities are available at King Shaka International Airport?

    The King Shaka International Airport terminal building features lifts for easy transit between floors. Additionally, the toilets are adaptable so persons with reduced mobility can find them easy to use.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Durban?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Durban was £395 for a one-way ticket and £584 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Durban?

    London is served by 5 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Durban. You will leave London from one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Southend. You will be arriving at Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Durban?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Durban?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Durban, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Durban from London?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Durban.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Durban, Emirates or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Durban are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £892 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £594 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 from London to Durban.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Durban?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Durban

  • All five of the greater London metropolitan area airports offer flights to King Shaka Int’l Airport (DUR), also known as Durban Airport. Of these, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) provide a one-stop service to Durban. British Airways has flights with stopovers at O.R. Tambo Int’l Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, while those on Turkish Airlines from London Gatwick will stop over at Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Onsite hotels are ideal for avoiding the hassle of early morning commutes or experiences with overnight delays on evening flights. At London Gatwick, Bloc Hotel and YOTELAIR offer accommodation at the South Terminal, while Hampton by Hilton is located at the North Terminal. Hotels at London Heathrow include Aerotel (Terminal 3), Hilton (Terminal 4) and Sofitel (Terminal 5).
  • Whether you’re away for a short stint or the long haul, there are convenient, secure parking options at London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports to satisfy your needs. Both locations have Short Stay car parks within walking distance of all terminals, while their Long Stay car parks offer free shuttle bus transfers to the terminals and low rates, especially if you book in advance.
  • London Gatwick and London Heathrow offer facilities if you’re travelling with infants or young children. In addition to special allowances for taking baby food through security, there are also designated baby-changing facilities at both airports. Airport terminals also have play zones for small children, as well as complimentary meals or discounted kids’ menus at food court restaurants.
  • An airport lounge is a great place to relax and unwind prior to your flight’s departure. At both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, you can find Club Aspire and No1 Lounges at various terminals. With or without a reservation, you can sit back and enjoy complimentary hot/cold food and beverages while checking emails and charging your electronic devices.
  • When travelling from London to Durban, several public transport options exist for travellers connecting Central London to the city’s departure airports. If departing from London Gatwick (LGW), hop on a bus to Victoria Station and take the Gatwick Express to the airport. Passengers may access Paddington Station by bus and take the Heathrow Express to London Heathrow (LHR) if catching a flight at the airport. Likewise, London Stansted (STN) is accessible via the Stansted Express available at Liverpool Street. However, taxis are an ideal travel means if departing from London City Airport (LCY).
  • You will find cheap flights from London to Durban arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The airport is roughly 20 miles from Durban City Centre. Since no buses connect the airport and central Durban, you have to take the airport shuttle to the downtown area. The pick-up spot is near the ground level of the terminal building. Shuttles travel every 30 to 45 minutes and require roughly 30 minutes to get to the city centre.
  • Durban is a coastal town best navigated by car. If you wish to rent a vehicle at the airport, do so at the kiosks in the terminal building. Some of the companies you can find on-site include Avis, Europcar and Budget. Since tourist numbers in the city spike around June, reserve a rental car through KAYAK to avoid missing a vehicle.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Durban

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3408 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

10.0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025DXB - MEL
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Staff was very professional friendly food was okay i used the lufthansa app and it was great told me immediately what gate I should go i would fly with lufthansa anytime

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

The flight and service were very good. Thanks to the crew.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

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