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Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Durban. The distance between Johannesburg and Durban is 478 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, South African Airways, Cem Air, Airlink (SAA), and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Durban have 229 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 27 |
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Airlink (SAA) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Cem Air on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Fly Safair on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
South African Airways on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Durban
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes | 0 0 |
| South African Airways | SAA | SA | No | No |
| Cem Air | KEM | 5Z | Yes | No |
| Airlink (SAA) | LNK | 4Z | Yes | 0 0 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes | 0 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Durban?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Durban takes around 1.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Durban?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Durban is 478 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Durban?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Durban. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink (SAA), South African Airways, Fly Safair, Cem Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal, Livingstone.
What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and London, Cape Town, East London, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, Dublin, Bangkok, Manchester, Gaborone, Nairobi, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Lusaka, Singapore, Hanoi, Nelspruit, Birmingham, Maputo, Phuket City.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Durban?
The main airport in Durban is Durban International. It is also served by Pietermaritzburg, Margate, Richards Bay.
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