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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego from R13 917

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 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 480

One-way from

R13 917

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 231
Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/9-4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
24/7
  • 24/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

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 11 July 2025.

Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Sat 4/1022:30SAN - JNB
1 stop36h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/7R18 480
Sun 28/919:25JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 4/1016:40SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/7R19 012
Sun 24/819:00JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/817:56SAN - JNB
3 stops38h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7R24 710
Fri 11/718:50JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 10mAir France
Sat 19/76:20SAN - JNB
2 stops41h 30mAir France
Deal found 9/7R29 716
Sun 24/814:30JNB - SAN
3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/821:45SAN - JNB
3 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R34 563
Fri 11/720:25JNB - SAN
3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/719:00SAN - JNB
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R55 989

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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

Sun 28/9

18:50-15:25

2 stops29h 35m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-19:40

2 stops36h 25m

R18 480

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

16:40-9:25

1 stop31h 45m

R19 012

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

19:00-20:19

2 stops34h 19m

San Diego

Sun 31/8

17:56-17:45

3 stops38h 49m

R24 710

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sun 31/8

21:45-3:55

3 stops45h 10m

R34 563

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

16:40-18:00

3 stops58h 20m

R13 917

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

19:25-18:00

1 stop31h 35m

R16 935

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-18:04

2 stops32h 14m

R22 740

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

21:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

R39 604

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

21:20-20:48

3 stops32h 28m

R42 817

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Deals found on 10/7

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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 27 June 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 11 July 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.

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 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    Currently priced at R18 480, Delta will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 012 and R24 710, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego for 4% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R16 935. Delta flights start at R22 740 while deals on American Airlines start at R39 604 one-way.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 170AverageR19 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 573AverageR17 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 948AverageR19 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 206AverageR17 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 099AverageR20 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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