How to find cheap flights to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Durban King Shaka International Airport is $640. A round-trip plane ticket to DUR right now is $1,082.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Durban, where Durban King Shaka International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Durban
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Durban in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to DUR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to DUR. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Durban.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Durban then.
The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Durban is warmest in February, averaging between 66ºF and 81ºF.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 52ºF to 73ºF.
Hoping for clearer skies? June is the driest month in Durban, averaging two days of rain.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Durban quickly. Take a direct flight to Durban King Shaka International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Think about booking your DUR plane ticket with Airlink. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 93% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
DUR is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Durban King Shaka International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to DUR:
Durban King Shaka International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Durban King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Getting to central Durban from Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
DUR is about 20 miles from central Durban.
After touching down from your flight to DUR, expect a drive to the center of around 35 minutes.
Expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Durban, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:
Durban highlights
Put these major attractions on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Durban:
Durban Beach: Around 2 miles northeast of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Amazing Gardens: Take a breather here while exploring Durban. This park is roughly 4 miles south of the center.
Moses Mabhida Stadium: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 miles north of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Durban experience.
How to get to Pietermaritzburg from Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Heading straight for Pietermaritzburg? From DUR, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 65 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mpumalanga
If Mpumalanga is on your radar, it's around 35 miles from Durban King Shaka International Airport.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Mpumalanga.
Explore more of South Africa
Up for more exploring? Pietermaritzburg will keep things interesting on your trip through South Africa. It's around 45 miles west of Durban and features Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
Round out your journey with Richards Bay. Roughly 80 miles northeast of Durban, Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary, Pelican Island and Prinia Park are a big part of the experience.