Flights from New York to Durban
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Johannesburg
- 18h 55m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $1,197
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 8,270 mi (13,309 km)
fastest
Via Johannesburg
South Africa
18h 55m
with the connection
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: O.R. Tambo International. Departure to Durban: Lanseria International, O.R. Tambo International.
Johannesburg to Durban
flight 1h 10m
Via Cape Town
South Africa
19h 33m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,342
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
24h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,197
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
25h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,445
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 New York to cities closest to Durban
New York to Johannesburg
Johannesburg: 311 mi (501 km) from Durban, flight 14h 45m
New York to Cape Town
Cape Town: 790 mi (1,272 km) from Durban, flight 14h 28m
from $580
New York to Nairobi
Nairobi: 2,011 mi (3,236 km) from Durban, flight 13h 30m
from $600
New York to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa: 2,732 mi (4,397 km) from Durban, flight 16h 38m
from $1,145
New York to Lagos
Lagos: 3,112 mi (5,008 km) from Durban, flight 10h 3m
from $566
New York to Accra
Accra: 3,206 mi (5,160 km) from Durban, flight 9h 38m
from $538
To Durban from cities closest to New York
Istanbul to Durban
Istanbul: 5,014 mi (8,070 km) from New York, flight 12h 35m
from $501
Dubai to Durban
Dubai: 6,840 mi (11,008 km) from New York, flight 8h 30m
from $397
Harare to Durban
Harare: 7,791 mi (12,539 km) from New York, flight 2h 10m
from $230
Cape Town to Durban
Cape Town: 7,808 mi (12,565 km) from New York, flight 2h 5m
from $111
Johannesburg to Durban
Johannesburg: 7,978 mi (12,840 km) from New York, flight 1h 10m
from $46
Bloemfontein to Durban
Bloemfontein: 7,996 mi (12,868 km) from New York, flight 1h 20m
from $129
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Durban?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Johannesburg.
What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Durban?
Via Johannesburg: 14h 45m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 18h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New York to Durban with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,197. 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 New York and Durban?
Johannesburg (18h 55m total), Cape Town (19h 33m total), Dubai (24h 45m total) and Istanbul (25h 10m total).
How far is Durban from New York?
8,270 mi (13,309 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.