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 R3 626, while return flights cost around R1 895.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R247, however they can be found for as little as R109.

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 10 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).

R17 042+ Cheap Flights to San Diego, California

Flights to San Diego in 2025

Return from	R17 042
One-way from	R34 555
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 395

Delta
10/9-6/10
3 total stops
53h 05m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cathay Pacific
5/9
2 total stops
62h 11m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 554 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 25 August 2025.

Wed 10/921:55JNB - SAN

1 stop23h 33mDelta

Mon 6/1019:48SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 042

Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/1022:30SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Thu 11/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/108:00SAN - JNB

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/8R17 129

Tue 9/923:30JNB - SAN

1 stop45h 30mDelta

Thu 9/1015:59SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 21mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 182

Fri 12/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 53mDelta

Wed 8/1014:05SAN - JNB

1 stop20h 35mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 199

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 35mDelta

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops36h 25mDelta

Deal found 24/8R17 217

Sat 13/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 26mDelta

Sun 5/109:59SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 41mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 269

Tue 9/921:55JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 58mDelta

Sat 4/1010:55SAN - JNB

1 stop23h 45mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 356

Fri 12/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops35h 19mDelta

Fri 10/1021:48SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 52mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 426

Wed 10/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1013:55SAN - JNB

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 443

Fri 12/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1010:00SAN - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 530

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

Wed 10/921:55JNB - SAN

1 stop23h 33mDelta

Mon 6/1019:48SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 042

Thu 11/921:20JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/1022:30SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Thu 9/1021:55JNB - SAN

1 stop34h 19mDelta

Sat 18/107:25SAN - JNB

2 stops27h 15mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 060

Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/106:53SAN - JNB

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/1022:30SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Thu 11/921:20JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/108:00SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/106:53SAN - JNB

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/1022:30SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Last-minute flights to San Diego
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Mon 8/921:20JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/106:53SAN - JNB

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 112

Tue 9/923:30JNB - SAN

1 stop45h 30mDelta

Sun 5/1016:05SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 15mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 182

Tue 9/921:55JNB - SAN

1 stop26h 28mDelta

Fri 10/1021:48SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 52mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 356

Wed 10/921:55JNB - SAN

1 stop23h 33mDelta

Mon 6/1019:48SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 042

Wed 10/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1013:55SAN - JNB

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 443

Thu 11/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/108:00SAN - JNB

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/8R17 129

Fri 12/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 53mDelta

Wed 8/1014:05SAN - JNB

1 stop20h 35mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 199

Fri 12/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops35h 19mDelta

Fri 10/1021:48SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 52mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 426

Fri 12/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1010:00SAN - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R17 530

Sat 13/920:40JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 26mDelta

Sun 5/109:59SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 41mDelta

Deal found 25/8R17 269

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 35mDelta

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops36h 25mDelta

Deal found 24/8R17 217

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

21:55-12:28

1 stop23h 33m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

19:48-10:20

2 stops29h 32m

R17 042

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

21:55-23:14

1 stop34h 19m

San Diego

Sat 18/10

7:25-19:40

2 stops27h 15m

R17 060

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

21:20-17:59

2 stops29h 39m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

22:30-17:45

2 stops34h 15m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:20-20:19

2 stops31h 59m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

6:53-17:45

2 stops25h 52m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:20-12:55

1 stop24h 35m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

22:30-17:45

2 stops34h 15m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

21:20-17:59

2 stops29h 39m

San Diego

Tue 7/10

8:00-17:45

2 stops24h 45m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:20-12:55

1 stop24h 35m

San Diego

Tue 7/10

6:53-17:45

2 stops25h 52m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:20-12:55

1 stop24h 35m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

22:30-17:45

2 stops34h 15m

R17 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:00-19:42

2 stops33h 42m

R42 379

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

11:20-23:44

2 stops45h 24m

R42 798

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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 5 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 28 hours 10 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, United Airlines and KLM.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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, Air France, 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

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 940 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

658 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 305 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 R3 626, while return flights cost around R1 895.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R247, however they can be found for as little as R109.
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 10 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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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

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Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France, 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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