Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
Durban is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to DUR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. Many passengers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight is $1,350. A return plane ticket is currently $2,188. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to DUR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to DUR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUR instead:
Explore without limits with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and venture far and wide through Durban and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Shaka International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
King Shaka International Airport to the centre of Durban has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Durban. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to King Shaka International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to DUR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
If you want to check out another major destination in South Africa, head for Benoni, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym are key highlights.
