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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.£41 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.
Johannesburg.£42 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with FlySafair and Lift Airlines.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Lift Airlines departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.
Johannesburg.£43 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Johannesburg.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Johannesburg.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Johannesburg.£57 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with FlySafair and Airlink.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £57, select.
Johannesburg.£58 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Durban King Shaka International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Johannesburg.£62 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound direct flight with Airlink departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £62, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from £43
Mar
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Apr
from £43
May
from £62
Jun
from £63
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from £62
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from £62
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from £63
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from £63
Dec
from £58
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from £63

Direct flights from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg

Alternative Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

13 miles from central Johannesburg
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from £41
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Lanseria

20 miles from central Johannesburg
from £43
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Durban to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£41
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 13 mins
Most popular airlineFlySafair
Average flights per week740

Finding cheap flights from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg is £41. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg.
FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems and South African Airways fly direct from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg.
As of February 2026, there are 740 flights per week flying from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Durban King Shaka International to Johannesburg is usually February.
If you're flying from Durban King Shaka International Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 13.5 miles away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from £41.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg on Monday, 16 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg.

  • Durban (the location of King Shaka International Airport) and Johannesburg follow the same timezone — UTC+2.

  • With 205 flights a week between the two airports, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most popular route. Safair operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from DUR to JNB is with Safair at 21:40.

  • To avoid rushing for your DUR to Johannesburg flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • Direct King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg tickets are available for booking. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) will be your arrival point.

  • A variety of airlines offer direct flights from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg. Some of the most popular are:

  • DUR is around 18 miles from central Durban. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • In search of a hotel close to DUR? If you've booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 86.29% of flights departing from King Shaka International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of DUR.

How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg

  • £21 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return plane tickets start at £41. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from DUR to Johannesburg if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across each month and walk away with a sweet deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DUR to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 18 miles. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JNB:

  • Travel at your own pace with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from DUR to Johannesburg.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Once your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 30 miles from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your DUR to Johannesburg flight:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are typically higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Johannesburg in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from DUR to Johannesburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Johannesburg

  • Once you've booked your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are must-visits when exploring Johannesburg.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey around 280 miles south-east to Pietermaritzburg to check off its popular sights. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Bloemfontein is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 230 miles south-west of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without a visit to Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.

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