What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

If you book a flight to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 4,2 km from the centre of San Diego.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost R3 883, while return flights cost around R5 466.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R334, however they can be found for as little as R293.

Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 14 minutes).

Does San Diego have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Diego?

Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

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Flights to San Diego in 2025

Return from	R20 450
One-way from	R14 013
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 244

British Airways
28/9-4/10
3 total stops
65h 03m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Qatar Airways
20/10
2 total stops
50h 39m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 770 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 251 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Fri 19/1219:45JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB

1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4R20 356

Fri 19/1219:45JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/117:02SAN - JNB

2 stops28h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/4R20 879

Tue 15/723:15JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 28mDelta

Sat 26/76:15SAN - JNB

2 stops28h 25mDelta

Deal found 27/4R21 047

Sun 28/921:15JNB - SAN

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1019:50SAN - JNB

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 308

Sun 28/914:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/4R25 170

Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops43h 57mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/4R59 968

Thu 15/521:20JNB - SAN

3 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/58:00SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4R66 406

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Sun 28/919:25JNB - SAN

2 stops36h 28mBritish Airways

Sat 4/1019:50SAN - JNB

1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/4R20 450

Tue 15/723:15JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 28mDelta

Sat 26/76:15SAN - JNB

2 stops28h 25mDelta

Deal found 27/4R21 047

Sun 28/921:15JNB - SAN

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1019:50SAN - JNB

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 308

Sun 28/914:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/4R25 170

Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops43h 57mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/4R59 968

Thu 15/521:20JNB - SAN

3 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/58:00SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4R66 406

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Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops43h 57mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/4R59 968

Thu 15/521:20JNB - SAN

3 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/58:00SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4R66 406

Thu 15/521:55JNB - SAN

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Thu 22/513:58SAN - JNB

1 stop20h 42mDelta

Deal found 27/4R236 720

One-way flights to San Diego
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Mon 20/1013:55JNB - SAN

2 stops50h 39mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4R14 013

Mon 20/1021:55JNB - SAN

1 stop32h 40mDelta

Deal found 26/4R17 558

Mon 20/1016:50JNB - SAN

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R18 005

Fri 5/919:50JNB - SAN

2 stops44h 51mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R25 376

Fri 5/919:25JNB - SAN

1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/4R41 571

Mon 20/1019:25JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/4R73 701

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

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Sun 28/9

19:25-22:53

2 stops36h 28m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

19:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R20 450

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

23:15-20:43

2 stops30h 28m

San Diego

Sat 26/7

6:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

R21 047

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

21:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

19:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R21 308

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-13:05

2 stops29h 50m

R25 170

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-22:17

2 stops43h 57m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

6:15-7:40

2 stops40h 25m

R59 968

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

21:20-18:51

3 stops30h 31m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

8:00-17:45

2 stops24h 45m

R66 406

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

13:55-7:34

2 stops50h 39m

R14 013

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

21:55-21:35

1 stop32h 40m

R17 558

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

16:50-19:35

3 stops35h 45m

R18 005

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-7:41

2 stops44h 51m

R25 376

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When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Diego, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 28 hours 39 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Diego?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are British Airways, United Airlines and KLM.

British Airways

From R1 020

United Airlines

From R901

KLM

From R924

Virgin Atlantic

From R969

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 922 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

851 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 689 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to San Diego

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?
If you book a flight to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 4,2 km from the centre of San Diego.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?
San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost R3 883, while return flights cost around R5 466.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R334, however they can be found for as little as R293.
Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 14 minutes).
Does San Diego have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Diego?
Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

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What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

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