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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R13 027

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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 12 March 2026.

Mon 10/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 17/816:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 561
Fri 24/420:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 11m
Delta
Fri 1/515:35
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 15m
Delta
Deal found 10/3R16 823
Thu 1/1019:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 25m
British Airways
Fri 30/1013:45
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R17 167
Tue 20/1021:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Sat 24/1016:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R17 183
Mon 10/821:55
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/88:50
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R17 445
Mon 10/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Mon 17/816:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R17 511
Thu 1/1019:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1017:51
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops52h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 592

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 561

One-way from

R13 043

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 938
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 815 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 132 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-22:36

2 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Fri 1/5

15:35-8:50

2 stops32h 15m

R16 823

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:00-20:39

2 stops58h 39m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:40-18:30

2 stops26h 50m

R22 486

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

17:50-17:02

2 stops32h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

13:24-10:30

2 stops36h 06m

R23 500
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

21:15-18:36

2 stops30h 21m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R24 711

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:00-17:26

2 stops31h 26m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

19:41-18:30

3 stops37h 49m

R26 070
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

8:40-21:05

3 stops45h 25m

R13 027

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R14 074

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

18:00-14:57

2 stops29h 57m

R14 221

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:00-15:19

2 stops30h 19m

R14 221

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

20:25-22:48

2 stops35h 23m

R14 467

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 41 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 467). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 316). 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?

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 12 March 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
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 415 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 784 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in just under 35h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 28m. 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 643, 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 647 and R15 650, 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 467). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 316). 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 643AverageR16 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 647AverageR17 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 650AverageR16 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 609AverageR18 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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