What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 20m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 32m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R21 187.

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

Delta and British Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 29h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. 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 806, 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 Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 200 and R16 567, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or KLM.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 21% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for January average R18 734 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R15 808. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in July

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 5 different 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.

R11 592+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego

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

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

Round-trip from	R17 214
One-way from	R11 592
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R17 648

Delta
28/9-4/10
3 total stops
65h 45m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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25/10
3 total stops
34h 28m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 819 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 643 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 35mDelta

Sat 4/1022:30SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/9R17 214

Mon 6/1020:40JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 39mDelta

Fri 31/1013:40SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/9R18 793

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 31mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1022:00SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R22 957

Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 37mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 3/16:15SAN - JNB

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R23 304

Fri 19/1221:55JNB - SAN

2 stops34h 01mDelta

Sat 3/113:40SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 00mDelta

Deal found 14/9R24 762

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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 16 September 2025.

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 35mDelta

Sat 4/1022:30SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 214

Thu 5/219:35JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 9/218:00SAN - JNB

1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 064

Mon 6/1020:40JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 39mDelta

Fri 31/1013:40SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/9R18 793

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Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN

2 stops29h 35mDelta

Sat 4/1022:30SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/9R17 214

Sun 28/913:45JNB - SAN

3 stops42h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1018:57SAN - JNB

2 stops38h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R41 230

Mon 6/1020:40JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 39mDelta

Fri 31/1013:40SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/9R18 793

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - SAN

3 stops33h 31mEthiopian Air

Fri 31/1022:00SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R22 957

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

18:50-15:25

2 stops29h 35m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R17 214

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 064

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

20:40-16:19

2 stops28h 39m

San Diego

Fri 31/10

13:40-8:40

2 stops34h 00m

R18 793

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

17:00-18:28

3 stops34h 28m

R11 592

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

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 time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, such as KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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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 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?
Delta and British Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 29h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. 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 806, 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 Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 200 and R16 567, 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.

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United Airlines	CheapestR15 806	AverageR18 239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 200	AverageR17 351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR16 567	AverageR19 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 587	AverageR17 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 620	AverageR19 204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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