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How to get fromDurban to Sydneyby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Sydney by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUR - SYD
    17h 34m
    $769–2,623

  2. Taxi to Richards Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane RCB - SYD
    20h 38m
    $809–2,530

  3. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PZB - SYD
    20h 29m
    $860–2,844

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,594 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Airlink, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily.

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