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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R13 252

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Tue 22/916:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R16 299
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 49m
Delta
Sat 26/922:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R16 465
Tue 17/319:20
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 35m
Delta
Thu 24/913:35
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R16 615
Mon 10/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 17/816:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 848
Mon 16/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 48m
Delta
Fri 25/922:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R17 081
Wed 18/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 45m
Delta
Wed 23/919:30
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops27h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R17 114
Mon 20/420:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 40m
Delta
Mon 27/414:10
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R17 148
Mon 16/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops47h 23m
Delta
Thu 24/911:05
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/3R17 248
Wed 18/322:00
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 10m
British Airways
Wed 23/916:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3R17 481
Tue 20/1019:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 25m
British Airways
Sat 24/1019:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R17 531

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 848

One-way from

R13 252

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R17 231
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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8/7
  • 8/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 793 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 561 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 10 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:25-18:59

2 stops31h 34m

San Diego

Mon 27/4

15:15-8:45

2 stops32h 30m

R17 114

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:00-20:39

2 stops58h 39m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:40-18:30

2 stops26h 50m

R22 875
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

21:15-18:19

2 stops30h 04m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R23 890

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

21:15-18:36

2 stops30h 21m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R25 139

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:00-17:26

2 stops31h 26m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

19:41-18:30

3 stops37h 49m

R26 521

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

20:30-22:41

2 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Tue 22/9

16:44-15:20

2 stops37h 36m

R26 920

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

20:30-22:41

2 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Thu 24/9

14:48-15:20

2 stops39h 32m

R26 920
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

8:40-21:05

3 stops45h 25m

R13 252

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:00-20:07

2 stops36h 07m

R13 485

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R14 317

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of R14 717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 598). 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.

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 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 409 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Located just 4,2 km from the city centre, San Diego is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

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

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 30h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 28h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at R15 913, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 917 and R15 921, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of R14 717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 598). 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 OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 913AverageR16 440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 917AverageR17 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 921AverageR16 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 896AverageR18 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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