About Flights from Durban to Kimberley
Flights from Durban to Kimberley link King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in KwaZulu-Natal with Kimberley Airport (KIM) in the Northern Cape. 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. There is no scheduled non-stop service between Durban and Kimberley: South African domestic flying is hub-and-spoke, so almost every practical itinerary on this pairing connects through Johannesburg, linking King Shaka International Airport (DUR) with Kimberley Airport (KIM) via a change of aircraft. Budget for a longer total journey time than the flying time alone suggests.
What you can actually book: Durban → Johannesburg → Kimberley
No airline flies Durban to Kimberley non-stop. Every itinerary changes aircraft at Johannesburg, so these are the two legs your booking is built from — 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 Durban to Cape Town and Cape Town to Kimberley 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. |
| CemAir | 7 kg | 20 kg | Independent carrier serving select domestic routes. |
| FlySafair | 7 kg | Optional | Low-cost carrier with frequent domestic sales. |
| Travelstart | Varies | Varies | Use the live search above to compare live fares and baggage rules. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight?
There is no non-stop flight between Durban and Kimberley, so total time depends on your connection — itineraries change aircraft in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Compare total journey times in the live search.
Which airlines fly this route?
No airline flies this pairing non-stop; connecting itineraries go via Johannesburg or Cape Town. 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 Durban Airport (DUR) and arrive at Kimberley Airport (KIM).
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 Durban to Kimberley 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.
Durban to Kimberley: the routes that work
Kimberley is served by Airlink and CemAir from two places only: Johannesburg (around four flights a day, about an hour) and Cape Town (about 1h 35m). From Durban, the sensible routing is an hour to OR Tambo, then on to Kimberley. Cape Town works on paper but adds about two hours of flying south-west before you turn back north.
Keep it on one airline. Airlink and CemAir both fly Durban–Johannesburg as well as Johannesburg–Kimberley, so either can sell the trip on one ticket with your bag checked through. Both include a checked bag in the fare, which narrows the gap with a cheaper low-cost first leg once you add a bag to that.
Fly to Bloemfontein and drive. CemAir flies Durban to Bloemfontein non-stop, around nine times a week (about 1h 20m). From Bram Fischer Airport, Kimberley is about 175 km on the N8, roughly two hours by car. On days with no good Johannesburg connection, that is often the quicker trip.
In Kimberley, the airport is under 10 km from the centre, about 10 to 15 minutes from the Big Hole.
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