Which airlines fly to California?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Durban according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R20 284 Cheap Flights from Durban to California in 2026

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12:05 - 13:35DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 30m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

14:00 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

59h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R20 058Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 28

11:15 - 18:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

17:25 - 10:40SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

55h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 544British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

12:05 - 8:40DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 35m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

14:00 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

59h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R20 965Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 28

19:10 - 12:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 946Emirates

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

18:40 - 14:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:45 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 497Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 28

19:10 - 22:19DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 09m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

15:55 - 17:25SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

40h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R24 886Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

6:00 - 14:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

16:45 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 777Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 28

9:10 - 12:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

15:40 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 809Emirates

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

19:10 - 22:19DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 09m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

13:41 - 17:25SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

42h 44m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R25 858Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

15:20 - 19:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

60h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

15:45 - 14:00SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

37h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 906Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 28

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Qatar Airways flights from Durban to California

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Qatar Airways

Sept 24

DUR19:10Durban King Shaka Intl

36h 09m

3 stops

SFO22:19San Francisco

Oct 1

SFO15:55San Francisco

40h 30m

2 stops

DUR17:25Durban King Shaka Intl

R24 886

Qatar Airways

Sept 24

DUR19:10Durban King Shaka Intl

36h 09m

3 stops

SFO22:19San Francisco

Oct 1

SFO13:41San Francisco

42h 44m

3 stops

DUR17:25Durban King Shaka Intl

R25 858

Qatar Airways

Jan 28

DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 39m

3 stops

SFO20:04San Francisco

Jan 31

SFO8:00San Francisco

40h 55m

3 stops

DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl

R28 045

Emirates flights from Durban to California

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Emirates

Jan 28

DUR19:10Durban King Shaka Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

Jan 31

SFO15:40San Francisco

39h 30m

1 stop

DUR17:10Durban King Shaka Intl

R23 946

Emirates

Jan 28

DUR9:10Durban King Shaka Intl

37h 40m

2 stops

SFO12:50San Francisco

Jan 31

SFO15:40San Francisco

39h 30m

1 stop

DUR17:10Durban King Shaka Intl

R25 809

Emirates

Sept 25

DUR18:40Durban King Shaka Intl

35h 35m

2 stops

SFO21:15San Francisco

Oct 2

SFO17:05San Francisco

54h 35m

2 stops

DUR8:40Durban King Shaka Intl

R38 916

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DurbanSan Francisco

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

14:00-10:55

3 stops59h 55m

R20 058

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

11:15-18:45

2 stops41h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

17:25-10:40

2 stops55h 15m

R20 544

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

12:05-8:40

3 stops53h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

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3 stops59h 55m

R20 965

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DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R23 946

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

16:45-17:10

1 stop39h 25m

R24 497

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/9

19:10-22:19

3 stops36h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

15:55-17:25

2 stops40h 30m

R24 886

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

6:00-14:00

2 stops41h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

16:45-17:10

1 stop39h 25m

R25 777

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

9:10-12:50

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R25 809

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 24/9

19:10-22:19

3 stops36h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

13:41-17:25

3 stops42h 44m

R25 858

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

15:20-19:00

2 stops60h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

15:45-14:00

2 stops37h 15m

R25 906

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Durban, with most prices found around R17 789. If you’re not able to fly to California in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Durban to California during February average around R18 081.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Durban to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	36h 09m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Durban to California takes 36h 09m

There are no direct flights from Durban to California. There are no popular flight routes from Durban to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Durban to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Durban to California

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Durban to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 321	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 160 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 755	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 482 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 645	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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