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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R13 957

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
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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 February 2026.

Wed 12/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 13m
British Airways
Tue 29/919:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R16 442
Wed 12/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Wed 30/912:40
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R16 958
Tue 11/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Tue 29/919:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 039
Tue 11/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Sun 27/916:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 055
Thu 13/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 13m
British Airways
Tue 29/919:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 200
Wed 12/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop29h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 30/919:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R17 458
Tue 11/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Thu 1/1019:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 571
Mon 10/819:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Mon 28/919:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 604
Fri 6/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 30m
British Airways
Tue 10/36:20
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 5/2R17 717

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 717

One-way from

R13 957

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 813
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 619 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 039 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-22:30

2 stops34h 30m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

6:20-7:35

2 stops40h 15m

R17 717

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

23:15-23:15

2 stops33h 00m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

7:00-21:20

2 stops29h 20m

R17 959

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R13 957

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:00-15:19

2 stops30h 19m

R14 102

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

13:45-22:55

3 stops42h 10m

R14 538

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

R14 748

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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

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 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 1 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 264). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 958). 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?

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 February 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 245 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 719 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 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 34h 30m. 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 186. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R15 423 and R15 427, respectively. These flights start at 11% 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 264). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 958). 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 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 186AverageR16 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 423AverageR15 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 427AverageR16 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 375AverageR17 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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