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$1,163+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Durban (DUR)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DUR
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sat 6/28
Sat 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Durban (DUR). 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 June 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,163
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,942
From San Francisco to Durban King Shaka Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 8/1312:40 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/172:45 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/21$1,163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 8/1311:21 amSFO - DUR
3 stops38h 14mQatar Airways
Sun 8/1712:05 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$1,518
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 8/135:05 pmSFO - DUR
1 stop38h 30mEmirates
Sun 8/1710:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops60h 05mEmirates
Deal found 6/21$1,910
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:05 amSFO - DUR
2 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2812:05 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$2,136
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/112:05 amSFO - DUR
3 stops49h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/111:55 amDUR - SFO
3 stops43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/22$17,554

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San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

12:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/17

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,163

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:21 am-10:35 am

3 stops38h 14m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/17

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,518

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

5:05 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/17

10:55 am-2:00 pm

2 stops60h 05m

$1,910

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

12:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops58h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/28

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$2,136

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

12:05 am-10:35 am

3 stops49h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 12/1

11:55 am-9:15 pm

3 stops43h 20m

$17,554

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Deals found on 6/21

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Durban

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from San Francisco to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,951). 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 SFO to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Durban, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Durban by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 1.2 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Durban by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated June 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Durban, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
901 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,592 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,867 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at $1,163. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $1,518 and $1,910, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from San Francisco to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,951). 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 San Francisco to Durban

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Durban. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,074Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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