R1 349+ Cheap flights from San Diego

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SAN — NTY
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R19 318 or less

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R2 983 or less
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Thu 27/821:45
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/914:30
JNB
-
SAN
3 stops33h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R19 262
Thu 9/46:15
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Thu 23/421:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R20 144
Thu 9/48:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 23/421:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop34h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/3R20 161
Tue 28/413:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Mon 18/523:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 24m
KLM
Deal found 10/3R20 427
Thu 27/86:35
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Wed 16/98:45
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/3R20 444
Mon 27/46:15
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Mon 18/523:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 11m
KLM
Deal found 10/3R20 494
Tue 1/922:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 10m
Delta
Sun 13/923:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops28h 39m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R20 660
Tue 19/513:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Delta
Tue 27/1021:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop32h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R20 677
Mon 27/414:10
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Mon 18/523:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 48m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R20 744
Mon 20/422:30
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Delta
Mon 27/423:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R20 827
Mon 20/48:42
SAN
-
DUR
3 stops43h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/414:45
DUR
-
SAN
3 stops36h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R21 792
Tue 21/48:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops41h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R21 809

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:20-19:40

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:55-22:36

2 stops33h 41m

R20 144

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 9/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:55-23:25

1 stop34h 30m

R20 161

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 27/4

6:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

23:15-22:26

2 stops32h 11m

R20 511

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 19/5

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

21:55-21:41

1 stop32h 46m

R20 677

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 1/9

12:50-19:40

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

23:15-18:54

2 stops28h 39m

R21 410

San DiegoDurban

SAN - DUR

SANDUR

San Diego

Mon 20/4

8:42-13:15

3 stops43h 33m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/4

14:45-18:31

3 stops36h 46m

R21 792

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 21/8

21:45-13:05

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:30-14:57

3 stops33h 27m

R22 342

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 23/4

7:20-18:30

2 stops26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-20:39

2 stops34h 39m

R23 008

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 24/4

6:20-18:30

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:00-18:38

2 stops32h 38m

R23 024

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 3/4

16:41-17:20

2 stops39h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

13:00-22:09

2 stops42h 09m

R27 087

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego (average of R18 113). Flying from San Diego in July will prove the most costly (average of R29 567). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Diego?

From San Diego you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (383 flights per day), New York (305 flights per day) and Dallas (280 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R4 337
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R6 460
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
From R4 420
Miami
Miami
From R4 792

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Diego?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Diego is Orlando, with prices starting at R1 772. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Orlando
Orlando
From R1 772
New York
New York
From R4 337
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
From R4 420
Miami
Miami
From R4 792

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Diego. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Diego?

    The most selected flight destinations from San Diego for the current month are Boston, Chicago, Austin. While Boston, Chicago, Atlanta are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Diego for as low as R1 772 to Orlando Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 378 to fly from San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Frontier, British Airways, and United Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from San Diego. Here are some options available: Frontier flights from San Diego to Chicago O'Hare Intl (R3 204). British Airways flights from San Diego to Cape Town Intl (R22 820). United Airlines flights from San Diego to Cape Town Intl (R24 446).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Diego?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from San Diego are below:
    San Diego to Newark Airport from R40 134
    San Diego to London Heathrow Airport from R42 809

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Diego. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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