Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R16 702

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Nov 21 — Nov 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 22 October 2025.

Mon 17/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1118:00SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/10R16 702
Mon 17/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Mon 24/1113:41SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Deal found 20/10R16 962
Mon 17/1119:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1118:00SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10R17 066
Sat 1/1121:55JNB - SAN
1 stop35h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 24/1116:07SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/10R22 142
Sat 1/1115:05JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1114:16SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10R23 061
Sat 1/1120:20JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 43mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1111:37SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/10R28 120
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/118:55SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/10R28 189
Sat 1/1123:00JNB - SAN
3 stops50h 28mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R29 922
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R30 164

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 026

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R20 029
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 783 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-18:05

2 stops30h 05m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R16 702

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-22:55

2 stops34h 55m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

13:41-8:40

2 stops32h 59m

R16 962

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 066

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

10:10-15:45

1 stop39h 35m

San Diego

Fri 23/1

16:00-10:30

2 stops32h 30m

R17 724

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Fri 23/1

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R18 816

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Fri 23/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R19 578

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

21:55-0:14

1 stop35h 19m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

16:07-8:40

2 stops30h 33m

R22 142

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

15:05-13:40

2 stops31h 35m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

14:16-9:30

2 stops33h 14m

R23 061

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-22:51

2 stops34h 51m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

18:55-18:35

2 stops37h 40m

R28 189

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Deals found on 20/10

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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 17 October 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 R15 143). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 153). 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 22 October 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.

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 22 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and British Airways fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 28h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 45m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R15 782. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R16 175 and R16 542, respectively. These flights start at 15% 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 R15 143). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 153). 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
United AirlinesCheapestR15 782AverageR17 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 175AverageR17 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 542AverageR19 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 561AverageR17 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 585AverageR19 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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