Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R17 926

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 1 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 16 December 2025.

Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop35h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/12R23 459
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 13mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:00SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R33 364
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - SAN
2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/17:00SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R35 130

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 926

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 179
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 917 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 516 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-22:50

2 stops34h 50m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 926

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

5:30-15:40

3 stops44h 10m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

22:00-13:05

2 stops29h 05m

R30 303

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

13:45-12:38

3 stops56h 53m

R18 229

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

R23 005

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

13:45-18:41

2 stops38h 56m

R25 158

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

21:45-17:01

3 stops53h 16m

R54 519

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

R120 743

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Deals found on 15/12

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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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 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 1 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 698). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 632). 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 16 December 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.

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

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 16 December 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.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 34h 50m. 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 318. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at R15 700 and R16 074, respectively. These flights start at 15% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R14 698). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 632). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 318AverageR16 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 700AverageR16 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 074AverageR16 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 079AverageR18 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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