With Alternative Airlines, you can easily compare domestic flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), helping you find the right option for your journey.
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Looking to fly now, but pay later? If you're a South African resident, we have great payment providers available, so you can fly flexibly.
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Five airlines fly direct from Durban to Johannesburg: FlySafair, LIFT, South African Airways, Airlink and CemAir.
You can choose from the low-cost airline, FlySafair, as well as full-service carriers including South African Airways and Airlink, giving you flexibility over how you fly.
Take a look at an overview of the weekly flights below. 👇
| Airline | Direct flights per week | Days |
|---|---|---|
| FlySafair | 144 | Daily |
| South African Airways | 53 | Daily |
| Airlink | 20 | Daily |
| LIFT | 20 | Daily |
| CemAir | 3 | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Source: Google Flights, correct as of September 2026. Schedules can change seasonally. | ||
Whether travelling for business, onward connections, or a quick city break, flying from Durban to Johannesburg is one of South Africa's most convenient and high-frequency domestic routes.
With direct flights taking just around 1 hour and 15 minutes, flying is significantly faster and safer than driving
Johannesburg is South Africa's economic powerhouse, making this route essential for corporate travel, business meetings, and industry events.
With over 100 direct flights a week across 5 carriers, finding a departure time and price that suits your schedule is easy year-round.
Booking your flights from Durban to Johannesburg with Alternative Airlines is a very quick and simple process.
Fill out the flight search bar at the top of the page. Enter King Shaka International Airport (DUR) as your departure airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) as your arrival airport. Select your travel dates, cabin class, and the number of passengers, then click Search flights.
Browse through all direct and connecting flights across airlines that service the route. Compare options by price, departure time, or flight duration, then select the flight that best fits your itinerary and click Confirm Selection.
Select how you would like to pay. You can pay in South African Rand (ZAR) upfront using standard payment methods, or split the cost over time using local Buy Now Pay Later options.
Complete the payment to finalize your reservation. Once confirmed, your e-ticket and booking reference will be emailed directly to you.
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Simply use the search bar at the top of the page or the button below to find your perfect flight to Johannesburg and pay later.
Direct flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
You can fly direct with five domestic airlines: FlySafair, South African Airways (SAA), Airlink, LIFT, and CemAir.
Most flights land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), but select airlines and routes also operate flights to Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Yes! When paying in South African Rand (ZAR) as an SA resident, you can split your booking into interest-free instalments at checkout using Buy Now Pay Later options like PayJustNow, Payflex, or Happy Pay.
The best time to fly to Johannesburg from Durban depends on what you are looking for from your trip. Peak season is December however, the cheapest time to fly is August.
