R25 800 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Durban – Compare and Save

Flights from San Francisco to Durban usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Durban most commonly pass through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 38% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the San Francisco to Durban route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 996 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R30 154, a difference of R15 158. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Durban are uShaka Marine World, Golden Mile, and Durban International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Durban on KAYAK.

There are currently no direct flights available from San Francisco to Durban. Flights with 1 stopover take between 33h 24m and 34h 04m in total, depending on the connection.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R25 800 to R114 351. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 33h 24m, compared to 34h 04m via Istanbul (IST).

Durban is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R56 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo

Return flights from San Francisco to Durban range from R21 421 to R27 538, with an average of R23 989 over the past 12 months. Anything below R21 421 counts as a good deal.