How long is the flight from California to Durban?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Durban in about 31h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 35m. California and Durban are separated by a distance of 17093 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from California to Durban?

Most travellers choose Los Angeles - Durban King Shaka Intl, San Francisco - Durban King Shaka Intl or San Jose - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Durban.

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

When flying from California to Durban, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from California to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29,2 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from California to Durban?

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

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

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Round-trip from	R22 393
One-way from	R16 963
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Average price	R28 223

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How much does it cost for a return flight from California to Durban?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

California to Durban flights typically cost between R27 310 and R28 223 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R25 356 on Qatar Airways (Sept 27–Oct 11).

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from California?
For a flight from California to Durban, you will be flying into King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29,2 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from California to Durban?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Durban in about 31h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 35m. California and Durban are separated by a distance of 17093 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from California to Durban?
Most travellers choose Los Angeles - Durban King Shaka Intl, San Francisco - Durban King Shaka Intl or San Jose - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Durban.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Durban?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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California to Durban flights typically cost between R27 310 and R28 223 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R25 356 on Qatar Airways (Sept 27–Oct 11).

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California to Durban flights typically cost between R27 310 and R28 223 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R25 356 on Qatar Airways (Sept 27–Oct 11).