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How to get fromDurban to Sydneyby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUR - SYD
    16h 59m
    $1,322–2,726

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    cheapest
    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
    19h 29m
    $760–2,643

  3. Bus to Margate, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MGH - SYD
    23h 22m
    $876–2,431

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$830Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,594.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 59m

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

Airlink, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day.

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