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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R12 786

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jun 26 — Jul 31
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 27 May 2026.

Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Fri 5/622:25
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R16 628
Fri 4/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Mon 7/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/5R16 759
Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop34h 32m
Delta
Mon 8/622:00
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R17 707
Thu 3/920:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 29m
Delta
Thu 15/1014:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R17 821
Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Sun 7/68:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R17 903
Mon 1/623:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Mon 8/622:00
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R18 770
Thu 3/920:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 59m
Delta
Thu 8/1015:20
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R19 048
Thu 3/921:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops44h 35m
British Airways
Mon 12/1019:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 23/5R19 326
Thu 28/521:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop23h 43m
Delta
Sun 7/610:43
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 57m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R19 407
Mon 1/621:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Thu 4/616:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 25/5R19 653

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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 821

One-way from

R12 786

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R21 647
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/9-15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 13m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R48 988 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 855 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 May 2026.
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

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

21:15-8:50

2 stops44h 35m

San Diego

Mon 12/10

13:22-9:25

2 stops35h 03m

R19 898

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Thu 15/10

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R20 257

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

23:15-8:59

2 stops42h 44m

San Diego

Thu 15/10

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R20 339

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Mon 12/10

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R23 282

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

19:00-23:40

2 stops37h 40m

San Diego

Sun 19/7

22:30-18:30

1 stop35h 00m

R23 642

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

19:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

San Diego

Fri 16/10

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R23 658

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Tue 13/10

10:00-19:40

2 stops48h 40m

R23 658
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

19:00-17:26

2 stops31h 26m

San Diego

Fri 16/10

8:45-18:30

2 stops24h 45m

R23 658

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Mon 12/10

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R24 688

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

21:15-18:32

2 stops30h 17m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R25 293

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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 971). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 530). 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 31 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 27 May 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 751 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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

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 British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 37h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. 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 935. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 400 and R15 636, respectively. These flights start at 19% 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 971). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 530). 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

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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 935AverageR18 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 400AverageR17 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 636AverageR16 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 488AverageR18 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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