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 913, while return flights cost around R1 821.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 130, however they can be found for as little as R1 821.

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 (24 hours 55 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

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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 18 December 2025.

Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN

1 stop35h 33mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12R23 362

Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB

2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R24 685

Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 43mDelta

Sat 3/18:00SAN - JNB

1 stop25h 00mDelta

Deal found 17/12R33 829

Fri 19/1219:35JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 13mBritish Airways

Sat 3/118:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12R33 862

Best flights to San Diego
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Fri 30/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 36mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 6/214:20SAN - JNB

1 stop42h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12R15 725

Fri 30/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 50mDelta

Fri 6/210:45SAN - JNB

2 stops35h 55mDelta

Deal found 16/12R16 412

Thu 22/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 26/118:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12R17 852

Tue 14/423:15JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 06mDelta

Thu 23/422:40SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/12R19 192

Last-minute flights to San Diego
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Thu 22/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 26/118:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12R17 852

Fri 30/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 36mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 6/214:20SAN - JNB

1 stop42h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12R15 725

Fri 30/122:00JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 50mDelta

Fri 6/210:45SAN - JNB

2 stops35h 55mDelta

Deal found 16/12R16 412

Fri 30/122:00JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/218:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/12R19 510

One-way flights to San Diego
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Fri 13/216:50JNB - SAN

3 stops36h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 878

Fri 13/219:35JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/12R15 240

Sun 4/121:45JNB - SAN

3 stops53h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R54 294

Sun 4/119:35JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/12R120 243

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Return from	R15 725
One-way from	R12 878
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 103

Virgin Atlantic
30/1-6/2
3 total stops
71h 16m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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36h 11m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:00-16:36

2 stops28h 36m

San Diego

Fri 6/2

14:20-19:00

1 stop42h 40m

R15 725

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:00-20:50

2 stops32h 50m

San Diego

Fri 6/2

10:45-8:40

2 stops35h 55m

R16 412

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-22:50

2 stops34h 50m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 852

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

23:15-20:21

2 stops30h 06m

San Diego

Thu 23/4

22:40-19:40

1 stop36h 00m

R19 192

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

16:50-19:01

3 stops36h 11m

R12 878

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

R15 240

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

21:45-17:01

3 stops53h 16m

R54 294

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

R120 243

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

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 1 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 30 hours 6 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.

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

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

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

675 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 094 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 589 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 913, while return flights cost around R1 821.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 130, however they can be found for as little as R1 821.
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 (24 hours 55 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.

FAQs about flying to San Diego

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

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

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

Does San Diego have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San Diego?

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