Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R14 440
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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 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 1 December 2025.
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Mon 12/116:20SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 29/11R16 681
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops58h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R18 392
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/18:00SAN - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R28 880
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R30 676
Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop35h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/11R32 421
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/17:51SAN - JNB
3 stops43h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R34 252
Best flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
Wed 4/219:35JNB - SAN
2 stops47h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/213:19SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11R15 946
Wed 4/214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/222:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R21 489
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego. Data last updated 1 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Mon 12/116:20SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 29/11R16 681
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 12/114:20SAN - JNB
2 stops58h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R18 392
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/122:00SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R30 676
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - SAN
3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/17:51SAN - JNB
3 stops43h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R34 252
Fri 19/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/18:00SAN - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R28 880
Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN
1 stop35h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/11R32 421
One-way flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
Wed 14/120:30JNB - SAN
3 stops56h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R14 440
Mon 12/121:45JNB - SAN
2 stops56h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R14 611
Tue 13/119:10JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R14 765
Thu 15/119:10JNB - SAN
3 stops48h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R15 364
Wed 14/122:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11R15 535
Sun 11/122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 53mDelta
Deal found 29/11R16 202
Mon 12/119:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R16 613
Sun 11/118:50JNB - SAN
3 stops48h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R16 733
Tue 13/114:30JNB - SAN
3 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R17 212
Sun 11/119:35JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R24 466
Cheap 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 1 December 2025.
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 1 December 2025.
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OR Tambo
Fly to
San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/2
19:35-9:04
2 stops47h 29m
San Diego
Sun 8/2
13:19-10:25
2 stops35h 06m
R15 946
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/2
14:30-15:40
3 stops35h 10m
San Diego
Sun 8/2
22:00-13:05
2 stops29h 05m
R21 489
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 14/1
20:30-18:51
3 stops56h 21m
R14 440
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/1
21:45-19:46
2 stops56h 01m
R14 611
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 15/1
19:10-9:38
3 stops48h 28m
R15 364
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 15/1
19:35-16:10
1 stop30h 35m
R15 535
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 14/1
22:00-16:10
1 stop28h 10m
R15 535
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 11/1
22:00-18:53
2 stops30h 53m
R16 202
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/1
19:35-16:10
1 stop30h 35m
R16 613
JohannesburgSan Diego
JNB - SAN
JNBSAN
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/1
19:35-16:10
1 stop30h 35m
R16 613
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San Diego
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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 28 November 2025.
Booking 5 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 953). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 938). 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 OR Tambo 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 1 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 92% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 921.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 27m.
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 1 December 2025.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
American Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 47h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego round-trip?
Currently priced at R15 584, United Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 973 and R16 354, 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 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 953). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 938). 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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