Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R15 838
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 4 December 2025.
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Mon 12/113:29SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 640
Sat 6/1219:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 12/118:00SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12R19 644
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
3 stops30h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/17:00SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R29 850
Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12R33 520
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R37 923
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/17:51SAN - JNB
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R42 122
Best flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Sat 7/322:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/316:45SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12R15 838
Wed 11/222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 15/218:00SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12R17 920
Sat 7/319:45JNB - SAN
3 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/38:00SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R22 529
Wed 11/219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/213:39SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12R15 889
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Mon 12/113:29SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 640
Sat 6/1219:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 12/118:00SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12R19 644
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R37 923
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/17:00SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R29 850
Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12R33 520
Wed 7/122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Thu 22/111:11SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/12R23 553
Wed 7/119:45JNB - SAN
3 stops50h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/16:30SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R23 723
Wed 7/121:55JNB - SAN
1 stop34h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/16:30SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12R32 462
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 4 December 2025.
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 4 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/3
22:00-16:05
1 stop28h 05m
San Diego
Sat 21/3
16:45-10:25
2 stops32h 40m
R15 838
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:35-18:14
2 stops32h 39m
San Diego
Sun 15/2
13:39-10:25
2 stops34h 46m
R15 889
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
22:00-16:10
1 stop28h 10m
San Diego
Sun 15/2
18:00-10:25
1 stop30h 25m
R17 920
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/3
19:45-22:40
3 stops36h 55m
San Diego
Sat 21/3
8:00-18:35
2 stops25h 35m
R22 529
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Deals found on 3/12
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 28 November 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 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 917). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 896). 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.
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 4 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?
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 4 December 2025.
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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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 American Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 28h 05m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R15 546. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at R15 934 and R16 314, respectively. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 917). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 896). 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.
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 4 December 2025.
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