AED 1,432 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Durban – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Durban:

• Earliest: departs at 04:00 and lands at 12:30
• Latest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 19:10.

The flight takes about 8h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Durban.

A direct flight from Dubai to Durban takes 8h 30m, covering 10,656 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Durban range from AED 3,209 to AED 3,999, with an average of AED 3,489 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the AED 3,489 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,624 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with AED 3,375 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Durban flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Durban flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 2,438 to AED 24,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Durban are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,270, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 87 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo

Flights from Dubai to Durban usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Dubai to Durban route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

Connecting flights from Dubai to Durban most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Dubai to Durban. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,283 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 3,599, a difference of AED 316.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Durban.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 02m, compared to 11h 59m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Durban is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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