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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R11 527

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Sep 15 — Sep 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 16 August 2026.

Sun 6/1222:00 -
1 stop46h 20m
Fri 1/16:50 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 15/8R17 047
Fri 4/1222:00 -
2 stops30h 37m
Fri 1/16:45 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 15/8R18 812
Sat 26/920:15 -
2 stops59h 18m
Sat 3/1014:00 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 12/8R19 994
Fri 11/1222:00 -
1 stop34h 38m
Fri 1/122:40 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 11/8R20 625
Sat 5/1219:35 -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 1/118:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 15/8R20 771
Sat 5/1222:00 -
3 stops60h 29m
Fri 1/16:45 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 15/8R22 358
Sat 12/920:15 -
2 stops33h 13m
Sat 19/98:00 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 15/8R24 656

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 047

One-way from

R11 527

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 908
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/12-1/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 05m 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 (R80 060 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 333 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 16 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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 355

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 14/2

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 371
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

22:00-17:29

2 stops29h 29m

San Diego

Fri 1/1

6:50-18:35

2 stops25h 45m

R20 593
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

20:20-21:35

2 stops34h 15m

R11 527

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

17:00-8:19

3 stops48h 19m

R11 673

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:35-17:10

1 stop30h 35m

R15 283
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

21:15-17:50

1 stop29h 35m

R53 053

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

19:00-12:16

2 stops50h 16m

R57 521

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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

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 752). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 590). 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 R19 249 and R32 622 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 047 on United Airlines (Dec 6–Jan 1).

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 August 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
1 559 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
1 559 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 559 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 559 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
10 107 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
8 168 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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

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 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R14 249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 248 and R15 683, 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 752). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 590). 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 16 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 249AverageR19 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 248AverageR17 073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 683AverageR16 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 897AverageR19 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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