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R11 404+ Cheap flights to San Diego

— SAN
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Diego in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Diego

Fri 6/1121:20 -
1 stop32h 16m
Sun 15/1115:59 -
2 stops30h 41m
Deal found 1/11R15 985
Sun 8/1121:20 -
1 stop32h 21m
Sun 15/1114:33 -
1 stop42h 37m
Deal found 4/11R16 068
Fri 6/1121:20 -
2 stops27h 50m
Sun 15/1117:55 -
2 stops39h 15m
Deal found 1/11R16 809
Sun 8/1121:20 -
2 stops30h 25m
Sun 15/1122:10 -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 4/11R16 842
Tue 17/1121:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Thu 3/1218:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 3/11R17 518
Tue 17/1119:40 -
2 stops33h 07m
Thu 3/1216:11 -
2 stops33h 14m
Deal found 31/10R18 045
Fri 6/1121:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Sun 15/1118:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 2/11R19 166

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R16 068

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R11 404

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 808
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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27/1-31/12
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 18m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R5 683 potential increase over avg. return price).
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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

0:20-19:38

3 stops53h 18m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 404
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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

23:55-12:10

1 stop46h 15m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 342

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/4

20:15-22:55

2 stops35h 40m

San Diego

Sun 2/5

10:55-19:40

1 stop23h 45m

R16 232

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

21:30-19:15

2 stops31h 45m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 518

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:40-18:47

2 stops33h 07m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

16:11-11:25

2 stops33h 14m

R18 045

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:35-21:55

2 stops36h 20m

San Diego

Tue 24/11

12:24-7:35

2 stops33h 11m

R20 649

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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 28 hours 30 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 997
KLM
KLM
From R11 057
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 959

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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,United Airlines, andBritish 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 463 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
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Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 282 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 596 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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, KLM 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 445.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R2 437, however they can be found for as little as R1 445.

  • 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 (28 hours 30 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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