Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $5. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB): Airlink, CemAir, LIFT, Safair, South African Airways and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 297 miles (478 km) apart. South African Airways and Turkish Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manzini, Nelspruit and Bloemfontein and more.
How many miles DUR to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 3,000 | $5–380 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $33–58 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $5–70 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $30–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $25–430 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $25–430 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $49.80–424.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $25–430 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DUR to JNB
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- GELIFTNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book DUR to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
DUR to JNB with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Manzini (SHO)Eswatini Air the whole wayRN4ZRN
- Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way4Z4ZFA
- Via Bloemfontein (BFN)CemAir the whole way5Z5Z4ZFA
- Via Maputo (MPM)Qatar Airways, then Turkish Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines and 1 more
TM4Z - Via East London (ELS)Safair the whole wayFAFA4Z5Z
- Via Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Safair, Airlink and 1 more the whole wayFA4Z5ZFA4Z+1
DUR to JNB: common questions
How many miles does DUR to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DUR to JNB?
Airlink, CemAir, LIFT, Safair, South African Airways (Star Alliance) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Durban from Johannesburg by plane?
Durban (DUR) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 297 miles (478 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DUR to JNB award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Durban and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Manzini (SHO), Nelspruit (MQP), Bloemfontein (BFN), Maputo (MPM) and East London (ELS). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Eswatini Air through Manzini.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.