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R15 692+ Cheap flights to San Diego

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Sep 8 — Sep 151
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Flights to San Diego in 2026

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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 9 August 2026.

Tue 8/920:15 -
2 stops36h 27m
Tue 15/96:20 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 9/8R15 692
Mon 5/1021:55 -
2 stops34h 47m
Thu 31/1222:30 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 9/8R16 272
Tue 1/918:50 -
2 stops31h 15m
Tue 8/96:15 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 7/8R18 157
Tue 8/922:00 -
3 stops31h 45m
Tue 15/98:45 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 9/8R19 010
Mon 5/1019:00 -
2 stops31h 46m
Thu 31/1219:41 -
3 stops36h 54m
Deal found 9/8R20 025
Tue 1/922:00 -
1 stop23h 50m
Tue 8/96:35 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 7/8R21 540
Sun 20/920:55 -
2 stops33h 35m
Fri 25/914:20 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 5/8R22 120
Sun 6/920:55 -
2 stops29h 15m
Fri 11/98:25 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 5/8R25 503
Tue 8/914:30 -
3 stops33h 27m
Tue 15/98:12 -
3 stops34h 43m
Deal found 9/8R25 745
Sun 20/921:15 -
2 stops31h 46m
Fri 25/916:45 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 5/8R25 890

Find flight deals to San Diego

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 9 August 2026.

Return from

R18 157

One-way from

R47 510

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 345
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R4 808 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R762 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:15-23:42

2 stops36h 27m

San Diego

Tue 15/9

6:20-19:40

1 stop28h 20m

R15 692

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:55-19:14

2 stops30h 19m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

21:40-19:10

1 stop35h 30m

R16 272

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:00-17:46

2 stops31h 46m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

19:41-18:35

3 stops36h 54m

R20 025

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

18:50-17:05

2 stops31h 15m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R20 058
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

22:00-12:50

1 stop23h 50m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

6:35-18:30

1 stop26h 55m

R21 540

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

21:15-20:01

2 stops31h 46m

San Diego

Fri 25/9

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R25 890

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:00-11:25

2 stops49h 25m

San Diego

Fri 11/9

13:53-18:30

1 stop43h 37m

R32 495

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:30-14:57

3 stops33h 27m

San Diego

Fri 25/9

21:45-3:55

3 stops45h 10m

R32 833

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:30-14:57

3 stops33h 27m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

21:45-3:55

3 stops45h 10m

R33 365
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

R47 510

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 30 hours 35 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, KLM and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R15 536
KLM
KLM
From R15 174
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 601
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 180

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 9 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 088 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 151 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • 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 (26 hours 20 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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