Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R15 877
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/37:00SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11R16 615
Sun 7/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 17mDelta
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/11R16 666
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 24mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 683
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops46h 15mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 752
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop33h 01mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 786
Thu 25/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 04mKLM
Tue 31/310:00SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/11R16 820
Sat 6/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/11R16 855
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops68h 36mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 940
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/39:00SAN - JNB
2 stops39h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R17 232
Sat 6/1219:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops58h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11R18 415
Best flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Wed 11/219:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/214:26SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11R15 877
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/37:00SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11R16 615
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 24mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 683
Wed 11/322:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/316:45SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11R15 895
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops46h 15mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 752
Wed 4/219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops47h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/212:32SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11R16 032
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 6/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/11R16 855
Sat 6/1219:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops58h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11R18 415
Sun 7/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 17mDelta
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 26/11R16 666
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops68h 36mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 940
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/37:00SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11R16 615
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop33h 01mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 786
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops46h 15mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 752
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 24mDelta
Tue 31/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/11R16 683
Thu 25/1223:59JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 04mKLM
Tue 31/310:00SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/11R16 820
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/39:00SAN - JNB
2 stops39h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R17 232
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:35-16:10
1 stop30h 35m
San Diego
Sun 15/2
14:26-10:25
2 stops33h 59m
R15 877
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/3
22:00-17:10
1 stop28h 10m
San Diego
Wed 18/3
16:45-10:25
2 stops32h 40m
R15 895
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/2
19:35-9:04
2 stops47h 29m
San Diego
Sun 8/2
12:32-10:25
2 stops35h 53m
R16 032
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 23/12
22:00-15:01
2 stops27h 01m
San Diego
Tue 31/3
7:00-18:30
2 stops26h 30m
R16 615
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 25/12
21:30-20:54
2 stops33h 24m
San Diego
Tue 31/3
6:15-19:40
1 stop28h 25m
R16 683
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 24/12
22:00-10:15
2 stops46h 15m
San Diego
Tue 31/3
6:15-19:40
1 stop28h 25m
R16 752
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Deals found on 24/11
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Diego
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 21 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 5 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R14 986). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 975). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
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 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines
from Johannesburg to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 4 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 American Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 30h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R15 618. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at R16 008 and R16 389, respectively. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R14 986). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 975). 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.
Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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