How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Airlines like British Airways and Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 22m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R11 033. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 858 and R16 581, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to San Diego?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

When flying from Johannesburg to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?

San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

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Average price	R19 766

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 967). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 040). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg to San Diego flights typically cost between R19 256 and R23 384 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 622 on British Airways (Jan 22–Feb 6).

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?
San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?
Airlines like British Airways and Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 22m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R11 033. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 858 and R16 581, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 967). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 040). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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KLM	CheapestR11 033	AverageR22 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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United Airlines	CheapestR16 581	AverageR19 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Johannesburg to San Diego flights typically cost between R19 256 and R23 384 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 622 on British Airways (Jan 22–Feb 6).

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Johannesburg to San Diego flights typically cost between R19 256 and R23 384 in January.
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