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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Durban

DXB — DUR
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£652
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Durban

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Durban

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Durban. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Durban is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Durban?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Durban (average of £955). Flying from Dubai to Durban in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from Dubai to Durban, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durban. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Durban, such as South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
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Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Durban flight route?

    Within the past month, 18 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to Durban round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dubai to Durban is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £637 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Durban for 10% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Durban?

    Before booking your flight to Durban from Dubai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (62%), Emirates (62%), South African( 62%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Durban that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Durban?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Durban.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Durban?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Durban?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Durban (average of £955). Flying from Dubai to Durban in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Dubai to Durban

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South AfricanCheapest£637Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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