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$1,085+ Cheap flights from Durban (DUR) to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,185
(British Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,185
From Durban King Shaka Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Durban to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1810:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 9/237:20 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,085
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:45 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,114
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAir France
Fri 9/193:05 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops43h 45mAir France
Deal found 6/11$1,163
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1412:05 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 9/133:55 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/222:45 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/226:45 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,195
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:10 pmDUR - SFO
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Tue 12/303:40 pmSFO - DUR
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$1,387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1610:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops33h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/139:20 amSFO - DUR
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,419
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1610:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Sun 9/142:40 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops38h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,454
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2211:00 amDUR - SFO
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Sun 9/147:30 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,514

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to California that are best for you.

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Durban

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

3:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,113

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,114

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-5:25 pm

2 stops39h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

4:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 50m

$1,185

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 6/22

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

12:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,195

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/28

11:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

5:15 pm-10:35 am

3 stops55h 20m

$1,349

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/28

7:10 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

3:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,387

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 6/22

11:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

7:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,514

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/26

10:55 am-11:29 am

2 stops33h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

9:20 am-10:20 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,858

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 6/22

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

3 stops38h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:20 am-10:35 am

3 stops49h 15m

$14,014

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Deals found on 6/12

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to California (average of $246). Flying from Durban to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific and SWISS from Durban to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to California?

    Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Durban to California. It is only a 18.1 mi journey to King Shaka Intl (DUR) from Durban’s city center.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to California (average of $246). Flying from Durban to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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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