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Cheap flights from Durban to San Francisco from R12 540

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SFO
Jul 17 — Jul 241
1 adult

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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 376

One-way from

R12 540

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 125
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 40m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Durban to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R27 040 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Durban to San Francisco

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 12 July 2025.

Wed 12/1110:55DUR - SFO
2 stops41h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 16/1117:30SFO - DUR
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/7R19 376
Tue 26/812:05DUR - SFO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 2/915:55SFO - DUR
2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7R20 416
Tue 26/818:40DUR - SFO
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Tue 2/917:05SFO - DUR
1 stop38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/7R21 690
Tue 26/818:40DUR - SFO
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/917:05SFO - DUR
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R23 861
Wed 29/1015:20DUR - SFO
3 stops56h 00mSWISS
Wed 5/1112:50SFO - DUR
3 stops39h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/7R65 770
Tue 26/812:05DUR - SFO
3 stops38h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/91:05SFO - DUR
3 stops48h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7R251 740

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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 12 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/11

10:55-18:45

2 stops41h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 16/11

17:30-10:20

2 stops30h 50m

R19 376

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R20 416

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R21 690

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

17:05-10:20

2 stops32h 15m

R23 861

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/10

15:20-14:20

3 stops56h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

12:50-13:55

3 stops39h 05m

R65 770

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

12:05-17:50

3 stops38h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

1:05-10:35

3 stops48h 30m

R251 740

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

R12 540

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/8

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

R13 796

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/7

12:05-19:44

3 stops40h 39m

R13 994

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Deals found on 12/7

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 205). 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.

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 12 July 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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 12 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andSWISS 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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (R19 376), Qatar Airways (R20 416), and Emirates (R21 690) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to San Francisco. Users have found that British Airways is 7% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Durban to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 205). 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
British AirwaysCheapestR18 429AverageR19 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 433AverageR21 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 530AverageR20 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 408AverageR25 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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