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 R1 820, while return flights cost around R1 398.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R2 357, however they can be found for as little as R1 398.

Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 40 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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How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 26 hours 40 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 and KLM.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM and British Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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1 569 reviews

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8,0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

KLM

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Meghana,Aug 2026

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It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

British Airways

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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 R1 820, while return flights cost around R1 398.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R2 357, however they can be found for as little as R1 398.
Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 40 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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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 26 hours 40 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.

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

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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

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What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

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Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

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