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R16 400+ Cheap flights to San Diego

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— SAN
Dec 15 — Dec 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 November 2025.

Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/11R25 957
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:30SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11R30 701

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 15 November 2025.

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R16 400

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 697
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 32m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R448 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-20:58

2 stops32h 58m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

10:51-10:25

2 stops37h 34m

R16 400

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-15:40

3 stops35h 10m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

22:00-13:05

2 stops29h 05m

R21 127

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-22:41

2 stops34h 41m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

6:15-19:00

1 stop26h 45m

R25 957

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-18:43

3 stops30h 43m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

22:30-18:35

2 stops34h 05m

R30 599

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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 14 November 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 30 hours 35 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 Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 320
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 545
KLM
KLM
From R15 932
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R16 312

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 15 November 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 017 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 524 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 R1 256, while return flights cost around R1 856.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R4 209, however they can be found for as little as R1 856.

  • 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 (27 hours 57 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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