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Cheap flights from Durban to San Francisco from R16 622

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SFO
Dec 16 — Dec 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 November 2025.

Wed 19/1112:25DUR - SFO
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1114:19SFO - DUR
3 stops34h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/11R29 592
Wed 19/1115:20DUR - SFO
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Sun 23/1119:25SFO - DUR
2 stops32h 30mSWISS
Deal found 15/11R31 588
Wed 19/1115:20DUR - SFO
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Sun 23/1121:40SFO - DUR
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11R32 032
Wed 19/1119:10DUR - SFO
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Sun 23/1115:40SFO - DUR
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/11R34 814
Fri 28/1119:10DUR - SFO
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Tue 30/1215:40SFO - DUR
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/11R35 053
Fri 28/1110:55DUR - SFO
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1213:55SFO - DUR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R35 923

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R35 053

One-way from

R11 929

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 465
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/11-30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 420 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R35 053

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

10:55-13:25

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

13:55-10:20

2 stops34h 25m

R35 923

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

16:00-11:05

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

18:50-19:50

2 stops39h 00m

R42 664

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/12

19:10-12:14

2 stops51h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

15:40-19:50

2 stops66h 10m

R46 623

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/12

6:25-21:50

3 stops49h 25m

R16 622

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/12

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

R22 322

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Deals found on 15/11

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Durban to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 November 2025.
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
3 411 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 663 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 524 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 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 27h 40m. Fly via Emirates or Turkish Airlines 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 671), British Airways (R18 189), and Emirates (R19 632) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to San Francisco. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    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.

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Discover the top 3 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 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 671AverageR20 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 189AverageR18 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 632AverageR22 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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