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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R11 915

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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 25 July 2026.

Thu 3/1223:59
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops52h 56m
KLM
Sun 10/16:15
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops53h 45m
KLM
Deal found 23/7R17 553
Thu 3/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Sun 10/118:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7R19 371
Thu 3/1222:50
JNB
-
SAN
3 stops50h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/121:55
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/7R30 849

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 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 553

One-way from

R11 915

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R28 610
KLM
  • KLM
  • 3/12-10/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 106h 41m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 19m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R89 727 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 799 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 25 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

23:59-18:55

2 stops52h 56m

San Diego

Sun 10/1

6:15-22:00

2 stops53h 45m

R17 553
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

22:50-15:33

3 stops50h 43m

San Diego

Sun 10/1

21:55-13:05

3 stops53h 10m

R37 665
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:00-8:19

3 stops48h 19m

R11 915

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R15 971

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

21:45-19:00

3 stops54h 15m

R17 654

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

20:55-19:00

3 stops55h 05m

R19 034

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

18:35-19:00

2 stops33h 25m

R24 655

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

R49 631
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

R49 631

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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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of R16 325). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 610). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between R18 984 and R34 492 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 553 on KLM (Dec 3–Jan 10).

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 25 July 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
1 545 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 034 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 132 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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?

    KLM and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 50h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 13m. 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 R14 813, 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 852 and R16 303, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego for 26% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of R16 325). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 610). 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 25 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 813AverageR19 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 852AverageR17 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 303AverageR16 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 525AverageR18 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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