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Cheap flights from Durban to San Francisco from R17 094

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SFO
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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 31 January 2026.

Mon 16/312:25
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/316:00
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R17 094
Mon 16/316:00
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/319:50
SFO
-
DUR
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R17 924
Sat 14/312:25
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/316:00
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R19 568
Sat 14/311:15
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops39h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/314:10
SFO
-
DUR
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R21 036
Fri 6/1119:10
DUR
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Tue 10/1115:40
SFO
-
DUR
1 stop39h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 30/1R22 457

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 31 January 2026.

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R17 094

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Average price

R22 776
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 584 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
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Price

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/3

16:00-12:05

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

19:50-13:30

1 stop32h 40m

R17 924

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/3

12:25-18:07

3 stops38h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

16:00-10:55

2 stops33h 55m

R18 099

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

12:25-13:40

2 stops34h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

16:00-10:40

2 stops33h 40m

R19 568

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

11:15-17:45

2 stops39h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

14:10-13:30

1 stop38h 20m

R21 036

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

19:10-13:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

16:45-17:10

1 stop39h 25m

R55 271

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Deals found on 30/1

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R16 519). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 776). 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.

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 31 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andBritish 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
3 491 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 706 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Durban to San Francisco in 29h 05m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways 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 (R16 526), British Airways (R17 011), and Emirates (R19 353) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to San Francisco. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 16% 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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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R16 519). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 776). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 526AverageR18 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 011AverageR18 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 353AverageR21 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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