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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R18 340

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego are usually found in February or March, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 340

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 162
KLM
  • KLM
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 34m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 552 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 198 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 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/618:50JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/66:15SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R18 340
Sat 14/621:15JNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 21/616:40SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4R19 195
Fri 13/618:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Fri 20/67:05SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Deal found 29/4R19 214
Fri 13/619:25JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/616:40SAN - JNB
1 stop29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 124
Fri 13/619:35JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 01mSWISS
Sat 28/616:00SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 30/4R21 815
Sun 28/914:30JNB - SAN
3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R25 067
Fri 13/619:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/616:10SAN - JNB
3 stops40h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4R26 442
Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN
2 stops45h 18mCathay Pacific
Thu 22/516:44SAN - JNB
2 stops53h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4R59 593

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

18:50-15:19

2 stops29h 29m

San Diego

Sat 21/6

6:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

R18 340

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

21:15-14:50

1 stop26h 35m

San Diego

Sat 21/6

16:40-9:25

1 stop31h 45m

R19 195

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

18:50-16:19

2 stops30h 29m

San Diego

Fri 20/6

7:05-21:20

2 stops29h 15m

R19 214

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

San Diego

Fri 20/6

16:40-7:00

1 stop29h 20m

R20 124

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

19:35-20:36

2 stops34h 01m

San Diego

Sat 28/6

16:00-9:20

2 stops32h 20m

R21 815

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-13:05

2 stops29h 50m

R25 067

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

19:00-20:08

2 stops34h 08m

San Diego

Fri 20/6

16:10-17:45

3 stops40h 35m

R26 442

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-23:38

2 stops45h 18m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

16:44-7:40

2 stops53h 56m

R59 593

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-7:41

2 stops44h 51m

R25 272

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

13:45-22:54

3 stops42h 09m

R39 747

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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 25 April 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 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 30 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 696 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R19 195, British Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 214 and R20 124, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego for 6% 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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Top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover the top 5 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 750AverageR22 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 166AverageR17 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 741AverageR19 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 010AverageR18 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 945AverageR21 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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