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Cheap flights from Durban to California from R11 737

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — LAX
Dec 31 — Jan 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Durban to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 December 2025.

Tue 28/411:15DUR - SFO
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 2/516:35SFO - DUR
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/11R18 854
Tue 28/418:40DUR - SFO
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Sat 2/517:05SFO - DUR
1 stop38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 28/11R24 346
Tue 28/411:55DUR - SFO
2 stops34h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 2/518:00SFO - DUR
3 stops55h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11R27 374
Wed 29/411:15DUR - SFO
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 3/516:35SFO - DUR
2 stops57h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R18 871
Wed 29/418:40DUR - SFO
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Sun 3/517:05SFO - DUR
1 stop38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 29/11R24 380
Wed 29/411:15DUR - SFO
2 stops59h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 3/511:34SFO - DUR
3 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/11R29 462

Cheap flight deals from Durban to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durban to California flight deals. Data was last updated 1 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 854

One-way from

R11 737

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 291
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/4-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Durban to California
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 36m total
  • Durban to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R37 553 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 459 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Durban

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

11:15-13:50

2 stops35h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

16:35-10:40

2 stops33h 05m

R18 854

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/4

11:15-13:50

2 stops35h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

16:35-10:40

2 stops57h 05m

R18 871

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R24 346

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/4

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R24 380

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

11:55-13:35

2 stops34h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

18:00-10:25

3 stops55h 25m

R27 374

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/4

11:15-13:35

2 stops59h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

11:34-10:25

3 stops37h 51m

R29 462

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

12:25-12:40

2 stops34h 15m

R11 908

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/2

16:00-22:42

3 stops40h 42m

R12 233

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/2

16:00-7:53

3 stops49h 53m

R12 524

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

11:15-15:18

3 stops38h 03m

R12 558

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to California (average of R15 398). Flying from Durban to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 881). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 1 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durban to California, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 675 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 500 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 069 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 548 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to California?

    Most people fly from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight from Durban to California. Durban King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 29,2 km from Durban’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Durban to California in 28h 20m. Fly via British Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 17402 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to California (average of R15 398). Flying from Durban to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 881). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Durban to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durban to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR15 423AverageR17 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 413AverageR18 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 715AverageR23 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 023AverageR19 283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 923AverageR23 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 682AverageR22 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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