How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Airlines like British Airways, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 29h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 33m. 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 989. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 689 and R15 692, respectively. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to San Diego?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, United Airlines or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

When flying from Johannesburg to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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Q: 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 R22 694 and R16 688 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R20 643 on Multiple Airlines (May 20-May 27).

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2 stops32h 48m

British Airways

Thu 26/1118:00

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British Airways

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Tue 1/1222:00

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SAN

2 stops48h 30m

British Airways

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1 stop27h 35m

British Airways

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Wed 20/519:25

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2 stops29h 18m

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Wed 27/519:40

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1 stop28h 45m

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Deal found 5/4R20 643

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2 stops29h 18m

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British Airways

Deal found 10/4R20 922

Sun 3/518:00

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KLM

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Sun 3/518:00

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2 stops36h 30m

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Deal found 9/4R21 168

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Round-trip from	R20 643
One-way from	R14 801
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R19 412

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19:00-20:39

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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 41 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 506). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 541). 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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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.

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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7,5

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7,7

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2,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

United Airlines

7,4

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9 567 reviews

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

British Airways

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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, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 29h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 33m. 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 989. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 689 and R15 692, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R14 506). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 541). 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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United Airlines	CheapestR15 692	AverageR16 306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
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