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R11 451+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SAN
Aug 8 — Aug 151
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 9 July 2026.

Wed 23/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Wed 30/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 6/7R18 534
Wed 23/1223:59
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/1215:59
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R19 843
Thu 20/823:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 04m
KLM
Thu 27/813:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Deal found 6/7R20 792
Thu 20/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 39m
British Airways
Thu 27/816:29
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 6/7R21 136
Sun 23/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Wed 26/815:05
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 8/7R22 411
Sun 23/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/819:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R22 771
Sat 22/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Sat 29/815:05
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 8/7R23 164
Thu 9/723:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 21m
KLM
Sat 18/713:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Deal found 8/7R23 998
Wed 23/1210:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops39h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 30/1219:41
SAN
-
JNB
3 stops36h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R24 636

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 July 2026.

Return from

R18 534

One-way from

R11 451

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R29 315
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/12-30/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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5/10
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R4 855 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R894 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:35-18:10

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Wed 30/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 534
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

23:15-19:19

2 stops29h 04m

San Diego

Thu 27/8

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R20 792

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

21:15-19:54

2 stops31h 39m

San Diego

Thu 27/8

16:29-7:00

2 stops29h 31m

R21 136

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:25-19:54

2 stops33h 29m

San Diego

Wed 26/8

15:05-9:25

2 stops33h 20m

R22 575

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

San Diego

Wed 26/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R22 771

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

22:00-20:45

3 stops31h 45m

San Diego

Thu 27/8

12:40-8:35

2 stops34h 55m

R31 049

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

14:30-14:57

3 stops33h 27m

San Diego

Sat 29/8

21:45-13:25

2 stops30h 40m

R35 809

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

13:30-15:25

3 stops34h 55m

San Diego

Sat 29/8

12:30-7:10

3 stops33h 40m

R57 468
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:15-17:50

1 stop29h 35m

R14 985

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R15 426

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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 R16 497
KLM
KLM
From R15 408
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 842
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 398

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).

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 July 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
1 533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 533 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
9 960 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
8 105 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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 868, while return flights cost around R1 779.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 034, however they can be found for as little as R1 779.

  • 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 (25 hours 51 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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