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What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and Cape Town, London, Johannesburg, Manchester, George, Harare, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Victoria Falls, Gaborone, Mauritius Island, Entebbe, Lusaka, Nairobi, Lagos, East London, Maputo, Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Durban?

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Durban is mainly served by Durban International. But there are other airports nearby, including Virginia Airport.

Question 4

What airports are near Durban?

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The main airport in Durban is Durban International. It is also served by Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate.

Question 5

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Durban and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Durban and Shanghai with Fly Safair, Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, South African Airways.

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When’s the best time to travel between Durban and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Durban and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 8

What flights operate between Durban and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Durban and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Durban?

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There are a number of airports in and around Durban. The main one is Durban International and other nearby airports include Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate

Question 10

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Durban and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Durban, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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What time do flights between Durban and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£539
Cheapest round-trip	£1,106
Average round-trip	£1,177
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Fly Safair

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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