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How much it costs to drive vs fly from Joburg to Durban
It is Easter weekend, so let’s take a look at how much it costs to drive vs fly from Joburg to Durban. Here are the prices.
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Are you planning a trip to the ocean for Easter weekend and are unsure if you should drive or fly? Here is how much it costs to drive vs. fly from Joburg to Durban.
THIS IS HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO DRIVE VS. FLY
South African travellers are faced with high costs for both road and air travel following the recent fuel increase.
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The inland price for 95 petrol for April stands at R22.97 – an increase of 2 cents per litre from March.
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THE ENERGY CRISIS AFFECTED THE AIRLINES
The energy crisis has also affected airlines, with the price of jet fuel increasing globally over the last year, pushing up airline costs.
Meanwhile, South African airlines received another blow In February when the Department of Transport gazetted price hikes for the use of airport facilities.
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HERE ARE THE PRICES FOR DRIVING TO DURBAN FROM JOBURG
The changes included fee hikes for parking, landing and passenger services – the last having an immediate impact on ticket prices.
| Vehicle | Type | Consumption per 100km | Toll fees | Single Trip | Return Trip |
| Volkswagen Polo sedan-1.6 | Sedan | 6.2L | R295.58 | R1,102.98 | R2,205.98 |
| VW Polo Vivo | Hatchback | 6.1L | R295.58 | R1,090.11 | R2,180.22 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0-SiT-double-cab | Bakkie | 6.9L | R295.58 | R1,112.41 | R2224.82 |
| Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6-auto | SUV | 7.2L | R295.58 | R1,147.90 | R2295.80 |
WOULD YOU RATHER WANT TO FLY?
Below are the prices per airline for a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban for a holiday during the easter weekend.*
| Airline | Return trip price |
| FlySafair | R2319 |
| Lift | R2769 |
| South African Airways | R3509 |
| Airlink | R3189 |
*Prices sourced from each airline’s website Departing flights were for Friday, 7 April, while return flights were for Monday, 10 April. Air travel prices are prone to change, and not all airlines offer the same packages.
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