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Cheap flights to Ethekwini from $86 One Way, $179 Round Trip

$179 return flights and $86 one-way flights to Ethekwini were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2
CPT
Cape Town
DUR
Durban
$179 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Cemair flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Cape Town to Durban, returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $179 found 4 days ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
JNB
Johannesburg
DUR
Durban
$180 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Johannesburg to Durban, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $180 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25
JNB
Johannesburg
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
$321 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $321 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 3
TLV
Tel Aviv
DUR
Durban
$1,251 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,251
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Tel Aviv to Durban, returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $1,251 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 28
DFW
Dallas
DUR
Durban
$1,344 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,344
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 25 from Dallas to Durban, returning Mon, Dec 28, priced at $1,344 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 5
IAD
Washington
DUR
Durban
$1,404 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,404
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Washington to Durban, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,404 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 21
ORD
Chicago
DUR
Durban
$1,418 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,418
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 19 from Chicago to Durban, returning Sun, Mar 21, priced at $1,418 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
New York
DUR
Durban
$1,418 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,418
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from New York to Durban, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $1,418 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
ORD
Chicago
DUR
Durban
$1,440 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,440
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Chicago to Durban, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $1,440 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
EWR
New York
DUR
Durban
$1,477 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,477
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from New York to Durban, returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $1,477 found 16 hours ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBLa MercyAugust 15 to August 16$222
CPTLa MercyAugust 16 to August 25$227
HRELa MercyAugust 14 to August 25$596
JFKLa MercyAugust 16 to August 23$1,894
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Ethekwini Accommodation Deals

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1 out of 5
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$58 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gateway Theatre of Shopping ...
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Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
$41 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$48 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (483 reviews)
"This was my second stay there. It was wonderful both times. I'll be back again."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Road Lodge Durban

Road Lodge Durban

1 out of 5
Cnr Bram Fischer and K E Masinga Roads Durban KwaZulu-Natal
$48 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$55 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kwa Muhle Museum and The Old Fort are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (468 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

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The Albany Hotel

The Albany Hotel

3 out of 5
225 Smith Street / 225 Anton Lembede Durban KwaZulu-Natal
$38 nightly
The price is $44 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$44 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durban. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Old Courthouse ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Ethekwini Apartment Hotels

Dolphin View Cabanas

Dolphin View Cabanas

3 out of 5
8 North Beach Road eMdloti KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in eMdloti. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umdloti ...
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Urban Park Apartments & Hotel by Misty Blue Hotel

Urban Park Apartments & Hotel by Misty Blue Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Meridian Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway ...
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1002 Bermudas

1002 Bermudas

3.5 out of 5
74 Lagoon Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
10/10 flawless
"The place is amazing, right on the beach with stunning views Well furnished and has AC in each room and the lounge. Kitchen has most amenities you will need. There's a parking garage in the shade for your car and in case you didn't want to swim in the beach, there's a pool on the fifth floor. Cleaning ..."

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2022

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1104 Bermudas

1104 Bermudas

3.5 out of 5
74 Lagoon Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach apartment in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"What a wonderful apartment. It was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Brilliant view and location. Nozipho was friendly and professional and did a great job. We always judge a place on whether we would return and we definitely would."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

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Score Epic Ethekwini Accommodation Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$145 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$88 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (951 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent Housekeeping team. Wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

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Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1 out of 5
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$58 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gateway Theatre of Shopping ...
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Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
$41 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$48 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (483 reviews)
"This was my second stay there. It was wonderful both times. I'll be back again."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Ethekwini

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Great for families

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3 out of 5
Protea Mall Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$112 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)

Families like: Babysitting, close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
"We had a great experience at the Protea Hotel. Check in and out was efficient and all employees extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant prepared breakfast to go on short notice due to our early departure. The facility is immaculately kept and tastefully designed. The location was great and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3 out of 5
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundable
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$91 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (643 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying there."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

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The Blue Waters Hotel
Great for families

The Blue Waters Hotel

4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$85 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pool, playground, babysitting, on the beach

Travelers say...
"Well trained and friendly staff. Perfect location on North Beach with awesome views from the balcony. Two swimming pools and great buffet meals. We will be back."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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Gooderson Tropicana Hotel
Great for families

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

3 out of 5
85 OR Tambo Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Durban Funworld and Dairy Beach are located ...

Families like: Babysitting, on the beach, laundry

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
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SUV

Jeep Compass
  • 5 people
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Ethekwini

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Ethekwini?
Make sure your passport is up to date and take your pick of the 19 airlines that fly to King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR). Once you've left the plane, Ethekwini is all yours to explore. Search for the best deals from these leading carriers:

  • Emirates - 8 flights to Ethekwini per month
  • Airlink - 5 flights to Ethekwini per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Ethekwini?
Touch down at King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), the main gateway to Ethekwini. Organizing your flight to this region doesn't get much easier.
How much is a flight to Ethekwini?
Return fares dropped as low as $179 this past week to Ethekwini, and increased to a peak of $1,894. Jet-setters departing Johannesburg (JNB) managed to pick up one-way tickets starting at just $86.
How to book the cheapest flight to Ethekwini?
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  • To filter your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also choose whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Once you've figured out your travel dates, don't delay booking. Airfares generally get dearer as the departure date nears.
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  • Don't travel during peak seasons if you can. By avoiding school vacations and summer, you can make amazing savings on your airfare.

How long is a flight to Ethekwini?
Your flight to Ethekwini could be just an hour or it could be longer, depending on where you're traveling from. We've drawn up a list of three of the most popular domestic routes and flight times to give you an idea of what to expect:

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) to King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) to King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 2 hours and 2 minutes
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) to King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 1 hour and 13 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Ethekwini?
Generally speaking, the cheapest time to book your journey is in January. This is closely followed by February then August. When seeking a cheap flight to Ethekwini, it's always good to be ready to book. Cheap deals pop up suddenly and don't stick around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Ethekwini?
When it comes to cheap fares to Ethekwini, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A rewarding flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Ethekwini?
Think about leaving early in the week for cheap flights to Ethekwini. Orbitz data from 2020 indicates Monday is normally the most affordable day to head off, followed by Tuesday. Saturday was found to have the highest ticket prices. Presumably, this is because most passengers prefer to kick off their getaway on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Ethekwini?
To secure cheap flights to Ethekwini, you should pack your bags and travel in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is the best month to save a bundle on your fare. If you're eager to fly to Ethekwini during June, it's worth noting that this is the least affordable time of year to travel.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you think your travel plans could change, Orbitz will help you lock in a flexible ticket. All you need to do is select "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your Ethekwini flights. We'll show you airlines that offer free cancellation and no change fees — along with our famous low prices.
What do I need for the flight to Ethekwini?
It's good to be prepared for anything when going on a vacation. Remember the following pointers for a smooth, stress-free journey:

  • You'll need to present photo identification such as a current passport. To avoid delays during check-in, make sure you book your tickets under the same name as your official ID. It's good to have electronic copies of your travel documents too, just in case!
  • Bring a good book or a laptop crammed with your favorite movies — it'll help to keep you occupied on your journey to Ethekwini. Or if you'd prefer to take a snooze, an eye mask will block out those bright cabin lights.
  • Cabin temperatures are often cold enough to give you goose pimples. Bring a hoodie even if you're heading off during the peak of summer.

How many direct flights are there to Ethekwini?
With 102 direct flights every month, you'll be flying straight into Ethekwini and beginning your next big adventure in next to no time. Some of the carriers that travel nonstop to Ethekwini include Safair, CemAir and Airlink (South Africa). South African Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are some other popular options.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Ethekwini?
Savvy travelers have a knack for finding business or first-class airfares to Ethekwini without the hefty price tag. Be like them with these helpful tips:

  • Flexibility isn't just useful for your yoga. Avoid locking in your travel dates so you can snap up more affordable airfares when a huge sale drops.
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  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a flight loyalty scheme.

What is the best time to go to Ethekwini?
Journey to Ethekwini in the popular months of June, August and October. As with many parts of the Southern Hemisphere, summertime here starts December 1. Think chilled drinks, warm days and more outdoor activities. At this time of year, daily temperatures usually fluctuate between 65 ºF and 80 ºF.

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