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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R14 000

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
Feb 1 — Feb 81
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 2 January 2026.

Fri 6/322:00JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 10/319:00SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R17 475
Fri 6/314:30JNB - SAN
3 stops35h 11mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/322:15SAN - JNB
3 stops40h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/1R40 030

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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 475

One-way from

R14 000

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 456
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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16/6
  • 16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 287 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

19:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 475

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-15:41

3 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

22:15-0:05

3 stops40h 50m

R40 030

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

13:45-22:55

3 stops42h 10m

R14 000

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R14 264

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:00-15:19

2 stops30h 19m

R14 397

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

17:00-19:39

3 stops59h 39m

R41 172

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

19:00-20:33

2 stops34h 33m

R54 195

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

R65 679

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Deals found on 31/12

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

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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 26 December 2025.

Booking 1 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 628). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 366). 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 2 January 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
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 132 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 640 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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?

    British Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 28h 10m. 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 073, 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 449 and R15 818, 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 628). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 366). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to San Diego on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to San Diego. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 January 2026.
British Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego
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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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 073AverageR16 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 449AverageR16 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 818AverageR16 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 794AverageR18 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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