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 733, while return flights cost around R1 951.

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 25 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).

R14 065+ Flights to San Diego, California

Flights to San Diego in 2025

Return from	R17 797
One-way from	R14 065
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R24 040

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28/9-4/10
4 total stops
65h 01m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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58h 20m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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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 12 July 2025.

Sun 28/923:30JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops36h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/7R17 797

Tue 21/1021:15JNB - SAN

1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 26/1019:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/7R18 425

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 31mEthiopian Air

Sun 26/1022:00SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/7R24 794

Sun 24/819:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 31/817:56SAN - JNB

3 stops38h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7R24 973

Mon 25/819:35JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 13mSWISS

Mon 1/912:52SAN - JNB

3 stops59h 28mSWISS

Deal found 11/7R31 162

Sat 6/1217:00JNB - SAN

3 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1213:35SAN - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R34 033

Best flights to San Diego
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 12 July 2025.

Sun 28/923:30JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB

2 stops36h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/7R17 797

Tue 21/1021:15JNB - SAN

1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 26/1019:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/7R18 425

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 31mEthiopian Air

Sun 26/1022:00SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/7R24 794

Sun 24/819:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 31/817:56SAN - JNB

3 stops38h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7R24 973

Mon 25/819:35JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 13mSWISS

Mon 1/912:52SAN - JNB

3 stops59h 28mSWISS

Deal found 11/7R31 162

Sat 6/1217:00JNB - SAN

3 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1213:35SAN - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R34 033

Last-minute flights to San Diego
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Sun 24/819:00JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 31/817:56SAN - JNB

3 stops38h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7R24 973

Sun 24/814:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air

Sun 31/821:45SAN - JNB

3 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/7R34 930

Mon 25/823:15JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 39mDelta

Mon 1/96:15SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 20mDelta

Deal found 11/7R19 806

Mon 25/819:25JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 1/915:30SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/7R20 524

Mon 25/819:35JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 13mSWISS

Mon 1/912:52SAN - JNB

3 stops59h 28mSWISS

Deal found 11/7R31 162

One-way flights to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 July 2025.

Thu 24/716:40JNB - SAN

3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7R14 065

Thu 24/719:25JNB - SAN

1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/7R17 115

Fri 5/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops32h 14mDelta

Deal found 10/7R22 982

Fri 5/919:50JNB - SAN

2 stops44h 51mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/7R28 633

Fri 5/921:15JNB - SAN

1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/7R40 025

Fri 5/921:20JNB - SAN

3 stops32h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/7R43 272

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

23:30-19:06

2 stops28h 36m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-19:40

2 stops36h 25m

R17 797

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

21:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

Sun 26/10

19:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 425

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

14:30-15:01

3 stops33h 31m

San Diego

Sun 26/10

22:00-13:05

2 stops30h 05m

R24 794

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

19:00-20:19

2 stops34h 19m

San Diego

Sun 31/8

17:56-17:45

3 stops38h 49m

R24 973

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

19:35-20:48

2 stops34h 13m

San Diego

Mon 1/9

12:52-9:20

3 stops59h 28m

R31 162

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

17:00-17:07

3 stops34h 07m

San Diego

Mon 29/12

13:35-10:10

3 stops34h 35m

R34 033

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

16:40-18:00

3 stops58h 20m

R14 065

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

19:25-18:00

1 stop31h 35m

R17 115

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-18:04

2 stops32h 14m

R22 982

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-7:41

2 stops44h 51m

R28 633

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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 25 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.

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 Singapore Airlines, Delta, andSWISS to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 952 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 656 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 850 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

American Airlines

7,2

Good

10 000 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 733, while return flights cost around R1 951.
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 25 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 11 July 2025.

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Rainfall in San Diego by month

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Temperature in San Diego by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Delta, andSWISS 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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