Durban Through Local Eyes
5/55 hours
Ride the combis with a true Durbanite through markets, streets and the beachfront for the city's most human side.
UK typical return
£580
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£764.80
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
November
Typically £665 return
Departures
Flights from the UK
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £580 | — |
| Belfast International | £580 | — |
| Bristol | £580 | — |
| Edinburgh | £664.75 | November |
| Manchester | £706.63 | March |
| Birmingham | £728.56 | November |
| London | £739.98 | November |
| Glasgow | £784.86 | — |
The experiences
What to do in Durban
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Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art & Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban
5/512 hours
The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall,…
Gondola Picnic on the Waterfront Canal
4.6/540m
A hand-crafted gondola drifts Durban's Point canal with a picnic basket, past charming bridges and darting fish.
Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Tala Game Reserve
4.6/56 hours
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and journey into the gently rolling countryside of the Natal Midlands, to one of our best…
Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour
4.4/56 hours
Embark on a scenic and guided full day tour of Durban’s Top 10. An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of…
Phezulu Cultural Village & Reptile Park Day Tour from Durban
4.4/54 hours
This 4-hour guided tour is a chance to see and learn about the Zulu culture and it's ancient beliefs and rituals. It also gives you a…
Timing
Best time to fly to Durban
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £717.38 |
| February | £715.75 |
| March | £689.50 |
| April | £704.56 |
| May | £696.89 |
| June | No data |
| July | No data |
| August | No data |
| September | No data |
| October | No data |
| November | £664.75 |
| December | £756.25 |
Before you go
Questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Durban from the UK?
Fares to Durban are typically lowest in March, averaging £689.50 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.
What is considered a good price for a return flight to Durban?
Route & Room has verified return flights to Durban as low as £767.62, compared to typical market fares of £580. Anything under £920 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.
Which UK airports fly to Durban?
We track departures from Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham to Durban.
Sources & verification
Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.