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Cheap flights from Durban to Johannesburg from $52 DUR → HLA, JNB

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The cheapest return found recently is $111 with FlySafair, 13 Nov – 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with South African Airways, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$52, South African Airways, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$111, 13 Nov to 14 Nov
Usual return price
$115 to $142
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $111 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
FlySafair, South African Airways, Airlink, LIFT Airline
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 10 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $115 to $142.

Cheapest return found recently

$111

13 Nov – 14 Nov · FlySafair

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 8:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:20 p.m. · 2 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$111

13 Nov – 14 Nov · FlySafair

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 8:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:20 p.m. · 2 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $111 13 Nov – 14 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $90 to $132.

$111, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $90 to $132.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 13 Nov to 2 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

54 fares on 7 departure dates

13 Nov – 14 Nov: $111, found 2 days ago16 Nov – 23 Nov: $113, found 4 days ago21 Nov – 28 Nov: $117, found 3 days ago24 Dec – 7 Jan 2027: $141, found 6 days ago31 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $134, found 6 days ago7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $143, found 3 days ago2 Oct 2027 – 7 Oct 2027: $160, found 2 days agoNovDecJanOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 14 Nov$111FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 23 Nov$113FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 28 Nov$117South African AirwaysKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 7 Jan 2027$141FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$134FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$143FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Oct 2027 – 7 Oct 2027$160FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $111.

November 2026From $111Cheapest seen3 departure dates13 Nov – 14 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1342 departure dates31 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1431 departure date7 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $1601 departure date2 Oct 2027 – 7 Oct 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $54 to $72.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$52

24 Nov · South African Airways

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 2:40 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$52

24 Nov · South African Airways

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 2:40 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $52 24 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $47 18 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $42 to $50.

At $52, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 18 Nov to 7 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

16 fares on 14 departure dates

18 Nov: $47, found 5 days ago19 Nov: $52, found 2 days ago24 Nov: $52, found 2 days ago26 Nov: $52, found 2 days ago30 Nov: $64, found 3 days ago6 Dec: $72, found 3 days ago8 Dec: $60, found 2 days ago26 Dec: $71, found 3 days ago3 Jan 2027: $74, found 2 days ago7 Jan 2027: $64, found 3 days ago26 Feb 2027: $66, found 2 days ago28 Feb 2027: $64, found 2 days ago7 Mar 2027: $79, found 6 days ago7 Oct 2027: $81, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebMarOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Nov$47South African AirwaysKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$52South African AirwaysKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
24 Nov$52South African AirwaysKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$52South African AirwaysKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
30 Nov$64FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
6 Dec$72FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$60FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
26 Dec$71FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
3 Jan 2027$74FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jan 2027$64FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Feb 2027$66FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
28 Feb 2027$64FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$79FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
7 Oct 2027$81FlySafairKing Shaka International Airport (DUR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $47.

November 2026From $47Cheapest seen5 departure dates18 Nov · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $603 departure dates8 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $642 departure dates7 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $642 departure dates28 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $791 departure date7 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $811 departure date7 Oct 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Durban to Johannesburg

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Durban to Johannesburg?

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$101$91Cheapest seen33
7–13 days$105$90+4%26
14–29 days$107$90+6%19
30–59 days$130$124+29%20
60–89 days$132$125+31%38
90–179 days$152$129+51%23

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$47$42+2%49
7–13 days$47$43+2%49
14–29 days$46$46Cheapest seen40
30–59 days$52$42+13%49
60–89 days$65$61+41%46
90–179 days$74$64+61%48
180+ days$85$73+85%28

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Margate → Johannesburg

139 km from Durban

$112

$60 more than flying from Durban

18 Nov · MGH → JNB · nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Nov – 14 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

The cheapest return found recently is $111 with FlySafair, 13 Nov to 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $115 to $142.

How much is a one-way flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with South African Airways, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $47 with South African Airways, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $54 to $72.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $111, 13 Nov to 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $47, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $111 with FlySafair, 13 Nov to 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $52 with South African Airways, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Durban to Johannesburg?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with South African Airways on 24 Nov, takes 1 h 10 min from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Durban to Johannesburg?

Between 13 Nov and 2 Oct 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest return on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and South African Airways on 1. Between 18 Nov and 7 Oct 2027, FlySafair has the cheapest one-way on 10 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and South African Airways on 4.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work