Flying from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) taking off from here.
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Atlanta.
To ensure you get on your flight from Atlanta to DUR, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Atlanta to DUR that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ATL and DUR include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
ATL is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Have a late flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near DUR and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and experience more of Durban and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport is 699 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.180 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Atlanta to DUR. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Atlanta to DUR.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport (DUR). June is the busiest month to travel to Durban. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Lock in an Atlanta to DUR plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durban to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Durban
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to King Shaka International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durban:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Durban when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Durban Beach followed by Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Durban, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Newcastle to check off its popular sights. From Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King to Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Richards Bay is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Durban. No trip is complete without dropping by Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary, Pelican Island and Ngoya Park.
