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Among airlines operating Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Lift: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Durban and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Global Aviation Operations
• Cemair
• Turkish Airlines

Flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lift: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $88 round-trip, compared to $656 via a layover through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $6–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-300 variants.

Most connecting flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $85 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $98, a difference of $13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 2%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:11 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $88. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 11m, covering 297 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $84 to $824. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• Airlink: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 93% on time
• South African: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Durban to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $75 to $108, with an average of $88 over the past 12 months. Anything below $75 counts as a good deal.