Flights from Los Angeles to Durban
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dubai
- 27h 30m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $1,468
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 10,619 mi (17,090 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
27h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,468
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
28h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,551
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Durban
Los Angeles to Doha
Doha: 4,045 mi (6,510 km) from Durban, flight 15h 40m
from $593
Los Angeles to Dubai
Dubai: 4,130 mi (6,646 km) from Durban, flight 16h
from $551
Los Angeles to Cairo
Cairo: 4,139 mi (6,661 km) from Durban, flight 13h 45m
from $380
Los Angeles to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,287 mi (6,899 km) from Durban, flight 13h 50m
from $395
Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo: 4,723 mi (7,601 km) from Durban, flight 11h 55m
from $437
Los Angeles to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,898 mi (7,883 km) from Durban, flight 13h 5m
from $336
To Durban from cities closest to Los Angeles
Istanbul to Durban
Istanbul: 6,848 mi (11,020 km) from Los Angeles, flight 12h 35m
from $501
Dubai to Durban
Dubai: 8,320 mi (13,390 km) from Los Angeles, flight 8h 30m
from $397
Cape Town to Durban
Cape Town: 9,974 mi (16,051 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 5m
from $111
Harare to Durban
Harare: 10,236 mi (16,474 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 10m
from $230
Bloemfontein to Durban
Bloemfontein: 10,324 mi (16,615 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 20m
from $129
Johannesburg to Durban
Johannesburg: 10,361 mi (16,674 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 10m
from $46
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Durban?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Durban?
Via Dubai: 16h to the connection, 8h 30m after it, about 27h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Durban with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,468. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Durban?
Dubai (27h 30m total) and Istanbul (28h 40m total).
How far is Durban from Los Angeles?
10,619 mi (17,090 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.