Flying from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Durban and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 227 weekly King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Safair is the earliest flight you can take. Safair operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
To ensure you get on your DUR to JNB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport to pick from. When organising your Johannesburg trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of South Africa:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
With an impressive 94.29% of services arriving as planned, Turkish Airlines has the best on-time record for DUR to JNB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DUR and JNB include:
East London Airport
Port Elizabeth International Airport
Maputo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
At the moment, ₹ 2,175 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 4,351. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DUR to JNB by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DUR to JNB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86.29% of flights that depart DUR arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to King Shaka International Airport from central Durban, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DUR? If you've booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from King Shaka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DUR to JNB in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
