Durban is the third largest city in South Africa.

Durban Sea Front. Photo: norrebrogade, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• October 8th – 16th. Valid for travel until October 29th or March 22nd, 2013 – May 15th, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advance routing codes and enter “kl+” on both inbound and outbound advanced routing codes field to search only KLM availability. Must purchase by by March 31st, 2013 (This does not mean the fare will last that long; KLM can pull this at anytime).

Routing:

• ORD – AMS (Amsterdam) – JNB (Johannesburg) – DUR (Durban) – JNB – AMS – ORD. The Johannesburg – Durban segments is operated by Comair, a British Airways affiliate.

Mileage:

• 20,006 miles or 5.4 cents per mile. KLM is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a partner of Delta’s SkyMiles program. Credit this itinerary with Delta as it is full mileage earning with the exception of the Johannesburg – Durban segment. So you will receive 19,412 miles versus 20,006 miles if you are crediting to Delta. If you credit to KLM, it will only earn 25% with KLM’s Flying Blue. 19,412 miles is almost enough for a free domestic ticket. Remember to provide them your Delta SkyMiles number at check-in to receive your miles — DO NOT CREDIT THIS TO KLM’s program.

Booking:

• Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Search and book on KLM.com.

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Rand – $1USD = 8 South African Rand (ZAR)

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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