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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R11 690

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in February or March, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 June 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 879
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 899 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 789 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 June 2025.

Sun 28/923:30JNB - SAN
2 stops28h 26mDelta
Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/6R19 435
Fri 19/1222:05JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/6R20 690
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
3 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/16:20SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6R41 397

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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 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

17:00-18:26

3 stops58h 26m

R11 690

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:25-18:57

2 stops55h 32m

R16 243

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

R17 373

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

23:15-12:00

1 stop45h 45m

R18 467

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-17:53

2 stops32h 03m

R22 895

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-8:52

2 stops46h 02m

R28 327

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

21:20-18:23

3 stops30h 03m

R81 594

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/6

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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 5 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 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 15 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 15 June 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 961 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 361 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 586 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 793 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 308 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 5 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R16 243 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from R17 373 and KLM from R18 467 one-way.

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

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United AirlinesCheapestR16 161AverageR20 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 738AverageR17 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 117AverageR18 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 377AverageR17 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 279AverageR20 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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