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R12 049+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 20 — Mar 271
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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 18 February 2026.

Wed 29/420:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/56:15
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/2R15 687
Wed 29/419:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 5/519:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/2R16 071
Fri 6/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 30m
British Airways
Tue 10/319:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2R17 738
Fri 20/223:59
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops33h 03m
KLM
Thu 12/310:00
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops27h 05m
KLM
Deal found 16/2R18 218
Sat 20/619:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Sun 2/819:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 17/2R19 148
Thu 2/420:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 9/46:15
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R19 420

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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 18 February 2026.

Return from

R15 687

One-way from

R12 049

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 895
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 29/4-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 364 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R404 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

20:25-23:25

2 stops36h 00m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

6:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R15 687

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R16 071

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-22:30

2 stops34h 30m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

6:20-7:35

2 stops40h 15m

R17 738

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

20:55-7:52

3 stops43h 57m

R12 642

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R13 892

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:00-15:19

2 stops30h 19m

R14 036

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

18:00-18:00

2 stops33h 00m

R14 052

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

13:45-18:54

3 stops38h 09m

R14 453

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Diego, you should look to book at least 41 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 15 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, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 262
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 272
KLM
KLM
From R15 320
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 316

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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 18 February 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
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 315 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 751 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 830, while return flights cost around R1 743.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R3 951, however they can be found for as little as R1 743.

  • 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 (30 hours 15 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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