Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R14 415

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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 7 June 2026.

Mon 5/1021:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Thu 31/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6R16 562
Tue 21/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 29m
British Airways
Tue 28/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6R17 470
Wed 22/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 14m
British Airways
Wed 29/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6R17 833
Mon 21/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Sat 2/118:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 3/6R18 709
Mon 5/1018:50
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 30m
Air France
Thu 31/1215:59
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 11m
Air France
Deal found 4/6R19 022
Sun 5/721:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 05m
British Airways
Sun 12/716:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6R20 905

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 7 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 562

One-way from

R14 415

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 331
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R49 572 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 048 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R16 562

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:25-17:54

2 stops31h 29m

San Diego

Tue 28/7

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R17 470

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

San Diego

Wed 29/7

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R22 275

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

19:00-18:32

2 stops32h 32m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

21:59-20:30

2 stops37h 31m

R23 728

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

15:05-9:21

2 stops27h 16m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

17:30-18:30

2 stops40h 00m

R25 594
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

21:15-18:32

2 stops30h 17m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R25 611
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

R14 415

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R19 633

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

22:50-10:04

3 stops44h 14m

R19 964

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

R36 195

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R11 080). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 694). 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?

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 24 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.

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 7 June 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.

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 26h 40m. 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 R15 083. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R15 553 and R15 791, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R11 080). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 694). 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
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 083AverageR18 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 553AverageR17 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 791AverageR16 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 652AverageR18 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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