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How to get fromLos Angeles to Durbanby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Durban by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LAX - DUR
    34h 45m
    R 11,323–21,436

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LAX - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    36h 31m
    R 13,228–38,666

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane SNA - DUR
    32h 57m
    R 12,395–40,555

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BUR - DUR
    38h 53m
    R 12,310–40,378

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ONT - DUR
    29h 30m
    R 12,430–41,657

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ONT - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    40h 41m
    R 14,335–46,887

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,159.6 km
  • Duration: 34h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Durban, South Africa?

Swiss, South African Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day.

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