Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R15 382

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jul 15 — Jul 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 June 2026.

Mon 27/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 57m
British Airways
Mon 3/819:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/6R18 225
Tue 15/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Sat 2/118:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 10/6R18 387
Sat 25/721:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 07m
British Airways
Sat 1/816:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 10/6R19 004
Mon 6/723:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Sat 25/722:30
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Delta
Deal found 12/6R19 930
Mon 10/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/819:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R20 206
Mon 20/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 14m
British Airways
Fri 31/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 14/6R20 288
Tue 15/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops33h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 2/116:25
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/6R22 757

Find 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 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 225

One-way from

R15 382

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 475
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 42m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
21/6
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R61 284 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 464 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:25-21:22

2 stops34h 57m

San Diego

Mon 3/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R18 225

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

21:15-18:22

2 stops30h 07m

San Diego

Sat 1/8

16:45-7:00

1 stop29h 15m

R19 004

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

23:15-20:35

2 stops30h 20m

San Diego

Sat 25/7

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R19 930

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

21:15-21:03

2 stops32h 48m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R20 206
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

19:25-15:39

2 stops29h 14m

San Diego

Fri 31/7

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R20 288

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:00-19:52

2 stops33h 52m

San Diego

Wed 15/7

21:59-20:30

2 stops37h 31m

R25 355

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:55-20:08

2 stops32h 13m

San Diego

Fri 17/7

7:55-3:55

3 stops35h 00m

R34 452

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

14:30-20:23

3 stops38h 53m

San Diego

Fri 31/7

21:45-3:55

3 stops45h 10m

R36 628
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

18:00-15:05

2 stops30h 05m

R15 382

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:45-19:30

2 stops42h 45m

R16 812

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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 R10 899). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R19 508). 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?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 26 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.

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 June 2026.
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.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 British Airways and Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 30h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 37m. 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R14 297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 299 and R15 623, respectively. These flights start at 23% 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 R10 899). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R19 508). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 837AverageR18 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 299AverageR17 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 482AverageR16 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 380AverageR18 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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