About Flights from Bloemfontein to Durban
Flights from Bloemfontein to Durban link Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in the Free State with King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in KwaZulu-Natal. Use the live search below to compare current fares, airlines and schedules across your dates — prices on this route move with school holidays, long weekends and December peaks. CemAir flies this route non-stop (around nine flights a week, about 1h 20m), linking Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) with King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Connecting itineraries on other airlines are also available if the non-stop schedule does not suit your dates.
Flying from Bloemfontein. Bram Fischer International Airport serves the Free State’s capital and judicial centre of South Africa. The city sits at the geographic heart of the country, roughly equidistant from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha by road. Most departing passengers are government workers, legal professionals, university staff, and families with ties across multiple provinces. Bloemfontein’s central location means driving is a genuine alternative on many corridors — the N1 to Johannesburg is 400 km and 4 hours.
What you can actually book: Bloemfontein → Johannesburg → Durban
CemAir flies Bloemfontein to Durban non-stop (around nine flights a week, about 1h 20m). If that schedule does not suit you, you can also connect at Johannesburg using the two legs below — compare each one to see where the money actually goes.
The live search above prices the full connecting itinerary in one booking, which is usually cheaper and protects you if the first leg runs late. Comparing the legs separately is worth doing when one of them is on sale — but a self-booked connection carries no protection if you miss the second flight.
Some dates route through Cape Town instead — compare Bloemfontein to Cape Town and Cape Town to Durban if the Johannesburg connection prices badly.
Best Time to Book & Travel
For the most competitive fares, booking 4–6 weeks in advance is highly recommended. Peak holidays push prices up; shoulder seasons are often better value.
Baggage & Airline Comparison
| Airline | Cabin | Checked | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlink | 8 kg | 20 kg | Strong regional network and reliable domestic coverage. |
| FlySafair | 7 kg | Optional | Low-cost carrier with frequent domestic sales. |
| CemAir | 7 kg | 20 kg | Independent carrier serving select domestic routes. |
| Travelstart | Varies | Varies | Use the live search above to compare live fares and baggage rules. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight?
The non-stop CemAir flight takes about 1h 20m.
Which airlines fly this route?
CemAir flies this route non-stop (around nine flights a week); connecting itineraries on other airlines are also available. Use the live search above to check current availability.
What about luggage?
Low-cost carriers sell checked bags separately; full-service usually includes one checked bag.
Should I book one-way or return?
Compare both. Sometimes two one-ways are cheaper; other times returns win, depending on airline promos and seat availability.
What airports do these flights use?
Most flights on this route depart from Bloemfontein Airport (BFN) and arrive at Durban Airport (DUR).
Can I find last-minute deals on this route?
Sometimes, but prices can spike close to departure. If you’re flexible with times, compare a few nearby days to find better value.
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Mid-week flights (Tue–Thu) and off-peak months are often cheaper. Use the live price widget above and try flexible dates.
When should I book to get a good price?
For domestic SA routes, booking 3–6 weeks ahead is a solid baseline. Prices can spike around school holidays and long weekends.
If the fare is the problem, not the route
Most people who abandon a Bloemfontein to Durban booking do not change their mind about the trip — the price lands in the wrong week. These are the legitimate ways South Africans spread or reduce the cost, with the catches stated plainly rather than glossed over.
Bloemfontein to Durban: non-stop first, connection second
CemAir’s non-stop from Bram Fischer to King Shaka takes about 1h 20m and runs around nine times a week. That is the fastest way to the coast, but not every day has a convenient departure, so check the non-stop’s days before you fix your plans.
Backup routings. Airlink flies Bloemfontein–Johannesburg, and Durban has flights from OR Tambo on five airlines, so a Johannesburg connection is the most flexible fallback. FlySafair also flies Bloemfontein–Cape Town and Cape Town–Durban, but that routing takes far longer in the air.
Compare all-in prices. CemAir includes a checked bag, so set its fare against a connection plus bag fees, not against the cheapest headline.
Getting to BFN. Bram Fischer is about 10 km from the city on the N8, roughly 15 minutes. If you are coming from Lesotho, the Maseru Bridge border post is about 140 km east, so allow time for border queues.
Driving instead is about 630 km via Harrismith and Van Reenen’s Pass, six to seven hours. The pass can be slow in winter weather.
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