Flights from Boston to Durban
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dubai
- 23h 43m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $1,382
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 8,154 mi (13,122 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 43m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,382
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
24h 55m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,451
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Boston to cities closest to Durban
Boston to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 4,059 mi (6,533 km) from Durban, flight 12h 15m
from $557
Boston to Dubai
Dubai: 4,130 mi (6,646 km) from Durban, flight 12h 13m
from $446
Boston to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,287 mi (6,899 km) from Durban, flight 10h 3m
from $417
Boston to Athens
Athens: 4,711 mi (7,582 km) from Durban, flight 9h 5m
Boston to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo: 4,723 mi (7,601 km) from Durban, flight 9h 40m
from $460
Boston to Praia
Praia: 4,770 mi (7,676 km) from Durban, flight 10h 30m
from $346
To Durban from cities closest to Boston
Istanbul to Durban
Istanbul: 4,824 mi (7,764 km) from Boston, flight 12h 35m
from $501
Dubai to Durban
Dubai: 6,651 mi (10,704 km) from Boston, flight 8h 30m
from $397
Harare to Durban
Harare: 7,649 mi (12,310 km) from Boston, flight 2h 10m
from $230
Cape Town to Durban
Cape Town: 7,721 mi (12,426 km) from Boston, flight 2h 5m
from $111
Johannesburg to Durban
Johannesburg: 7,858 mi (12,646 km) from Boston, flight 1h 10m
from $46
Bloemfontein to Durban
Bloemfontein: 7,885 mi (12,690 km) from Boston, flight 1h 20m
from $129
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Durban?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Durban?
Via Dubai: 12h 13m to the connection, 8h 30m after it, about 23h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Durban with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,382. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Durban?
Dubai (23h 43m total) and Istanbul (24h 55m total).
How far is Durban from Boston?
8,154 mi (13,122 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.