How long is the flight from San Francisco to Durban?

Departing from San Francisco to Durban will take you 31h. The distance between San Francisco and Durban is about 17402 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DUR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Durban as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Durban?

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

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

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Durban?
Departing from San Francisco to Durban will take you 31h. The distance between San Francisco and Durban is about 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 San Francisco to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Durban?
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