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Cheap flights from Durban to San Francisco from R13 789

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SFO
May 16 — May 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Wed 18/1111:15
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops37h 45m
British Airways
Sun 22/1117:30
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops31h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R21 199
Wed 20/515:20
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
SWISS
Wed 27/519:35
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops31h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 14/4R21 723
Mon 4/518:40
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/517:05
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R23 408
Wed 18/1119:10
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Sun 22/1115:40
SFO
-
DUR
1 stop39h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R23 882
Sun 31/518:40
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/617:05
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R24 078
Sun 31/518:40
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Sun 7/617:05
SFO
-
DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4R25 125

Find flight deals from Durban to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 723

One-way from

R13 789

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 281
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 49m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R3 018 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 474 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

15:20-16:15

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

19:45-14:00

3 stops33h 15m

R22 050

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/5

16:30-14:00

2 stops54h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

17:05-19:50

2 stops41h 45m

R26 352

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/5

11:15-14:00

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

17:05-19:50

2 stops41h 45m

R26 516

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/5

11:15-14:00

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R27 023

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/5

12:00-9:27

3 stops54h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

6:15-10:40

3 stops43h 25m

R27 072

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/5

14:45-10:50

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-13:15

1 stop39h 20m

R27 792

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

18:30-22:00

3 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

11:37-10:35

3 stops37h 58m

R30 360
Fastest return journey

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 30/5

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R30 392
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/5

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

R15 409

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/5

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

R15 409

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to San Francisco

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R17 764). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 342). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 16 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Durban to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Durban to San Francisco in 33h 55m. Fly via SWISS or Emirates to get the fastest option. Durban and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 17402 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R17 356), and Emirates (R19 835) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to San Francisco. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R17 764). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 342). 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 2 airlines flying from Durban to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durban to San Francisco. 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 16 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 356AverageR18 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 835AverageR21 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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