How much it costs to drive vs fly from Joburg to Durban
Are you planning a trip to the ocean for the 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.
The current DECEMBER 2023 petrol and diesel prices (Inland and Coastal):
HERE ARE THE PRICES FOR DRIVING FROM JOBURG TO DURBAN
WOULD YOU RATHER WANT TO FLY?
Below are the prices per airline for a round trip from Johannesburg to Durban for the upcoming Easter Weekend.
*Prices sourced from each airline’s website. Air travel prices are prone to change, and not all airlines offer the same packages.
Bad news for fuel prices in April
Meanwhile, the outlook for fuel prices in South Africa remains mixed. Petrol prices are expected to increase again in April, while diesel prices are projected to decrease.
The mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), for the end of week three of March, indicate that petrol prices are showing an under-recovery of around 18 cents per litre – slightly higher than last week – while diesel has an over-recovery of around 32 cents per litre.
As we head into colder months and potentially much higher fuel prices, we need to look at how to make petrol last longer.
PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND
If you are driving this Easter weekend you might to plan your trip ahead with the peak traffic times on the N1 North and N4 West.
Thursday, 28 March, 9:00– 20:00
The day before Good Friday is notorious for high traffic volumes, as South Africans are escaping the office early to maximise their long weekend or have even taken off on Thursday.
Leave early in the morning as peak times are expected from 9:00 until 20:00.
Friday 29 March, 5:00 – 15:00
Good Friday is one of the busiest times of the year on our roads: With several motorists deciding to start their Easter weekend on Friday morning, you must either be up relatively early or leave after 15:00 on Friday. The peak traffic times for Friday are from 5:00 until 15:00.
Monday 1 April, 9:00 – 18:00
On Monday, everyone has exhausted themselves. Here is when peak traffic on the N1 South and N4 East routes.
It would help if you left as early or as late as possible to avoid the worst of the traffic here. Traffic experts anticipate peak traffic from 9:00 until 20:00 on Monday.
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