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Cheapest return fare
£609
Typical prices: £795-£823
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STN - DUR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£382
Typical prices: £557-£585
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Mon 30/11
LGW - DUR • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from £634 (return)
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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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Recent return flight deals from London to Durban

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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16:00 - 14:45
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08:40 - 14:30
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STN
30h 50m
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£609Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:00 - 08:10
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DUR
21h 10m
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18:50 - 10:55
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LGW
17h 05m
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£616Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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09:00 - 17:40
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31h 40m
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12:05 - 06:40
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LGW
19h 35m
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£634Qatar Airways
Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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28h 05m
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06:00 - 07:00
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LHR
26h 00m
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£638Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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16:00 - 14:45
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DUR
21h 45m
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13:25 - 12:30
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STN
25h 05m
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£644Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
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09:00 - 10:35
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DUR
24h 35m
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19:10 - 06:40
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LGW
36h 30m
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£648Qatar Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 10 Nov
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18:30 - 12:15
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16h 45m
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17:00 - 08:05
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LHR
17h 05m
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£651Lufthansa
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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30h 05m
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11:15 - 08:40
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LCY
22h 25m
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£723Lufthansa
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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17:20 - 13:45
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18h 25m
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15:45 - 09:55
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20h 10m
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£766Turkish Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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17h 15m
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18h 20m
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£810SWISS
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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.

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 September.

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 June, where tickets cost £687 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,115 and £959 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 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Durban

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£382
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Durban was £382 for a one-way ticket and £609 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, FlySafair or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Durban are FlySafair and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £61 and an overall rating of 8.2, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £936 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Durban. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3629 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

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

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

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

The boarding experience was worst ever. Single aerobridge used for boarding and deboarding which led to lot of chaos. Food options were not great. First flight delayed by more than 3 hours which led to missing of the next flight we were stuck at Dubai airport by more than 6 hours

Superb check in, lounge, boarding and flight experience. On time departure and before time arrival. Couldn’t have asked for more

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

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

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.

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)

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

A good airline, but at checking in, they allocated seats for my wife, and I far away from each other, and to change them, they wanted a payment, such a bad policy, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth All was good on the plane, good food, but the air hostess was abrupt and a bit rough dealing with the passengers, but one has to find excuses for staff working under pressure

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

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

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

The flight from Doha to Mumbai with Indigo was worst in my whole life, I had booked tickets with Qatar, but still we had to fly by Indigo , worst flight

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Food not good as good as last time flew with them

Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

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.

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

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.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

I did not like that they failed to put my luggage on my connecting flight to Athens. I was promised it would be located and delivered within 2 days but later told there was no information on its location. This caused me to have unplanned for expenses because I then had to purchase new clothing to wear on my vacation. I did not receive my luggage until my return flight home. I will not be traveling with them again.

No internet, very narrow seats insufficient room for three passengers with encroachment.

Other than problems with checking in and uploading passport info everything was great. It would be nice to be able to manually input passport info. Often while traveling the bandwidth has problems uploading pictures

Give at least coffee or juice as it is an international flight.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Struggled with boarding pass on my iPhone.Suggest taking a printed copy. We sat upper deck at the rear on right hand side and best Economy flight in years. Bins below the windows made a massive difference for storage etc. inflight entertainment played up for a few pax but we were fine. Crew were first rate. Overall an excellent flight

They ran out of starter options but the alternative was okay. Just disappointed

Flight Beverly delayed and communication around that was poor. The actual boarding was lengthy and confusing.

Staff was wonderful. There was no breakfast because a cooling system had not been repaired. My luggage didn’t make it on the plane in London, so I had to wait to have my luggage delivered. I’m a long ways from home to be without items in my bag. We have to wait to be reimbursed for costs

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