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How to get fromDurban to Aucklandby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Auckland by plane or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane DUR - AKL
    24h 41m
    $1,326–3,928

  2. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane RCB - AKL
    30h 43m
    $1,123–3,536

  3. Bus to Margate, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MGH - AKL
    30h 59m
    $1,330–4,033

  4. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane DUR - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    37h 55m
    $1,646–5,551

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PZB - AKL
    27h 36m
    $1,315–3,954

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,747.8 km
  • Duration: 24h 41m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand?

South African Airways, Air New Zealand, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Auckland (AKL) 3 times a day.

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