R13 937+ 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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SAN
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 October 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/1114:55SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/10R16 064
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1112:43SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/10R16 254
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1111:41SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/10R16 652
Mon 27/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/119:00SAN - JNB
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/10R16 687
Tue 28/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/116:45SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/10R16 704
Sat 25/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 58mDelta
Sat 8/1119:48SAN - JNB
2 stops50h 52mDelta
Deal found 23/10R16 825
Sat 25/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 58mDelta
Fri 7/1122:20SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 23/10R16 842
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops51h 27mDelta
Sun 16/1121:50SAN - JNB
1 stop35h 10mDelta
Deal found 23/10R16 860
Tue 28/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 08mDelta
Thu 6/1111:44SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 51mDelta
Deal found 24/10R16 877
Sun 26/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 08mDelta
Tue 4/1115:59SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 26mDelta
Deal found 23/10R16 894
Mon 27/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 7/1112:00SAN - JNB
1 stop21h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/10R16 912
Tue 28/1022:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 08mDelta
Tue 4/1111:44SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 41mDelta
Deal found 24/10R16 946

Flights to San Diego in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2025, 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 25 October 2025.

Return from

R16 064

One-way from

R13 937

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R19 990
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
30/10
  • 30/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 646 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R449 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

22:00-20:48

2 stops32h 48m

San Diego

Tue 18/11

12:43-7:35

2 stops32h 52m

R16 064

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

22:00-18:59

2 stops30h 59m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

12:01-7:35

2 stops33h 34m

R16 064

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-19:12

2 stops31h 12m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

15:12-10:25

2 stops33h 13m

R16 618

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

22:00-18:50

2 stops30h 50m

San Diego

Thu 20/11

22:30-18:35

2 stops34h 05m

R16 687

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-21:13

2 stops33h 13m

San Diego

Sat 22/11

22:30-8:40

2 stops48h 10m

R16 825

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

22:00-16:25

2 stops28h 25m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

21:50-19:00

1 stop35h 10m

R16 842

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

22:00-18:20

2 stops30h 20m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

22:30-19:00

1 stop34h 30m

R16 842

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-18:20

2 stops30h 20m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

R16 860

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-15:27

2 stops51h 27m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

21:50-19:00

1 stop35h 10m

R16 860

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

17:00-16:39

3 stops32h 39m

R13 937

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Best time to book a flight to San Diego

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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 17 October 2025.

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 26 hours 28 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 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

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 25 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 R2 219, while return flights cost around R1 881.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 264, however they can be found for as little as R1 881.

  • 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 (26 hours 28 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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