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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R15 549

JNB — SAN
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego

Wed 7/1020:15 -
2 stops36h 27m
Wed 14/1014:10 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 9/9R15 549
Mon 12/1020:15 -
2 stops30h 47m
Mon 26/1012:38 -
2 stops34h 42m
Deal found 11/9R16 452
Mon 12/1021:15 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 26/1019:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 11/9R16 871
Wed 7/1023:15 -
2 stops33h 33m
Wed 14/106:15 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 9/9R17 418
Wed 7/1018:50 -
2 stops32h 12m
Wed 14/1010:57 -
2 stops25h 23m
Deal found 10/9R17 789
Fri 25/120:20 -
2 stops32h 25m
Sat 2/120:52 -
2 stops52h 08m
Deal found 13/9R27 312
Mon 12/1022:50 -
3 stops49h 07m
Mon 26/1021:45 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 11/9R29 455
Sat 26/1219:35 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sat 2/118:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 13/9R29 922
Wed 7/1014:05 -
2 stops33h 30m
Wed 14/1017:15 -
3 stops35h 15m
Deal found 9/9R30 019

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Round-trip from

R15 549

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 966
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 57m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R83 988 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 693 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

20:15-23:42

2 stops36h 27m

San Diego

Wed 14/10

14:10-19:40

1 stop20h 30m

R15 549

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

21:15-23:25

2 stops35h 10m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 855

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

20:15-18:02

2 stops30h 47m

San Diego

Mon 26/10

12:38-8:20

2 stops34h 42m

R16 452

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 31/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 225

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

23:15-23:48

2 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Wed 14/10

6:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

R17 418

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

22:50-9:08

3 stops43h 18m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 916
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

21:55-19:26

1 stop30h 31m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 593

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 754

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R16 548). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 456). 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 R17 289 and R20 109 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 549 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 7–Oct 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and British Airways 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
1 579 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 220 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 579 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 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 Virgin Atlantic and 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 5h 52m. 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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R15 748. Another option worth looking into is British Airways, starting at R15 822 round trip. These flights start at 23% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R16 548). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 456). 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 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR15 748AverageR18 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 822AverageR19 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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