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R14 370+ Cheap flights to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 10 — Jul 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 10 June 2026.

Tue 21/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 29m
British Airways
Tue 28/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6R17 436
Wed 22/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 14m
British Airways
Wed 29/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6R17 798
Tue 21/718:50
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops37h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/77:29
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R20 435
Sun 5/721:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 05m
British Airways
Sun 12/716:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6R20 863
Sun 5/719:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 12/721:59
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6R23 681
Sat 20/615:05
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 2/817:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops40h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6R25 049

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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 10 June 2026.

Return from

R17 436

One-way from

R14 370

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 677
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 49m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R3 826 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R969 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:25-17:54

2 stops31h 29m

San Diego

Tue 28/7

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R17 436

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

San Diego

Wed 29/7

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R22 231

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

19:00-18:32

2 stops32h 32m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

21:59-20:30

2 stops37h 31m

R23 681

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

15:05-9:21

2 stops27h 16m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

21:05-18:30

1 stop36h 25m

R27 225

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:25-15:43

2 stops29h 18m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R27 983

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

8:00-13:25

2 stops44h 25m

R28 658
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

R14 370

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R20 649

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

22:50-10:04

3 stops44h 14m

R23 335

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

18:55-11:36

2 stops49h 41m

R53 592

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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 27 hours 16 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 R16 619
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 707
KLM
KLM
From R15 522
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 053

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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).

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 25 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.

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 10 June 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 807 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 035 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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.

  • 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 882, while return flights cost around R1 792.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 064, however they can be found for as little as R1 792.

  • 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 (27 hours 16 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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