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R1 248+ Cheap flights from San Diego

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SAN — JNB
nov. 15 — nov. 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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jue. 5/216:00SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAmerican Airlines
mar. 17/322:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/10R21 245
jue. 5/216:00SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAmerican Airlines
mié. 18/222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R21 418
mié. 4/315:09SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 16mBritish Airways
mié. 18/322:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/10R21 591
mar. 2/1212:43SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 52mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/10R21 678
sáb. 24/18:00SAN - CPT
1 stop25h 15mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 24/221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop35h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/10R21 678
mié. 19/1114:55SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/1219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/10R21 851
jue. 5/222:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
mié. 18/214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops35h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10R21 903
jue. 12/313:38SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 47mBritish Airways
jue. 2/421:15JNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/10R21 990
sáb. 24/16:15SAN - CPT
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 24/220:50CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10R22 180
jue. 12/29:15SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
mié. 25/220:20JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/10R22 267
jue. 12/314:20SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mAmerican Airlines
jue. 2/419:25JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/10R22 284
mar. 2/1218:00SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
jue. 11/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10R22 371

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 19/11

14:55-7:35

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/12

19:35-18:04

2 stops32h 29m

R21 851

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mar. 2/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/12

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

R22 371

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

sáb. 14/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

22:00-19:48

2 stops30h 48m

R23 151

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 4/3

7:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

22:00-19:48

2 stops30h 48m

R23 151

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 4/2

8:10-18:35

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

22:00-18:58

2 stops29h 58m

R23 151

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

vie. 6/2

7:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

22:00-18:58

2 stops29h 58m

R23 151

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mar. 3/2

22:00-18:35

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

22:00-18:58

2 stops29h 58m

R23 151

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 15/11

8:30-16:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 22/11

20:50-12:40

1 stop25h 50m

R23 151

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

mié. 12/11

9:00-18:00

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 19/11

20:50-17:29

2 stops30h 39m

R23 237

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

sáb. 7/2

8:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 19/3

15:05-12:24

2 stops30h 19m

R23 324

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego (average of R16 566). Flying from San Diego in July will prove the most costly (average of R27 188). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San Diego?

When flying from San Diego check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 558
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R25 445
Frontier
Frontier
From R3 335

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 (601 flights per day), San Francisco (471 flights per day) and New York (469 flights per day).

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From R4 291
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
From R4 600
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From R1 210
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From R5 453

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San Diego is Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, with prices starting at R1 210. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From R1 210
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From R4 291
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
From R4 600
Miami
Miami
From R4 988

Airline reviews for flights from San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from San Diego. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways from San Diego. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6,7

Food

6,3

Comfort

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 457 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6,7

Food

6,3

Comfort

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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Related info for your journey

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  • 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, Atlanta. 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 210 to Las Vegas (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 872 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 335). British Airways flights from San Diego to Cape Town Intl (R16 558). United Airlines flights from San Diego to Cape Town Intl (R25 445).

  • 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 R41 774
    San Diego to London Heathrow Airport from R44 558

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

    March 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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