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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R11 508

JNB — SAN
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego

Tue 20/1021:15 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 25/118:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 18/8R14 893
Wed 2/1219:35 -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 5/118:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 18/8R16 488
Tue 20/1020:15 -
2 stops36h 27m
Mon 25/18:00 -
2 stops38h 20m
Deal found 18/8R16 521
Thu 1/1020:15 -
2 stops30h 44m
Sat 31/1013:53 -
2 stops33h 27m
Deal found 20/8R16 553
Tue 20/1022:00 -
2 stops33h 27m
Mon 25/119:41 -
3 stops60h 54m
Deal found 18/8R17 053
Thu 1/1023:15 -
2 stops30h 22m
Thu 8/1013:40 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 17/8R17 439
Sun 4/1021:55 -
1 stop30h 31m
Sun 25/1010:57 -
2 stops36h 23m
Deal found 20/8R18 149
Thu 1/1021:15 -
1 stop26h 40m
Sat 31/1019:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 20/8R18 278
Sun 4/1019:20 -
2 stops32h 20m
Sun 25/1014:30 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 20/8R18 439

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Round-trip from

R14 893

One-way from

R11 508

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 807
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/10-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R79 358 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 223 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-17:59

2 stops30h 44m

San Diego

Sat 31/10

13:53-8:20

2 stops33h 27m

R16 553

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 25/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 278

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 31/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 343
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

23:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

San Diego

Thu 8/10

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R17 439

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-23:47

2 stops36h 32m

San Diego

Thu 8/10

15:59-8:45

2 stops31h 46m

R19 100
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

17:00-8:19

3 stops48h 19m

R11 718

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:00-14:50

2 stops30h 50m

R13 249

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-17:10

1 stop30h 35m

R15 215
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

R15 296

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

23:15-22:33

2 stops32h 18m

R24 934

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 683). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 464). 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 R17 399 and R24 886 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 893 on British Airways (Oct 20–Jan 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 105 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 181 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 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 Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and KLM fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 30h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R14 186. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 181 and R15 613, respectively. These flights start at 29% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 683). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 464). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 186AverageR19 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 181AverageR16 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 613AverageR16 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 826AverageR19 073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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