What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

If you book a flight to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 4,2 km from the centre of San Diego.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost R3 937, while return flights cost around R5 543.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R334, however they can be found for as little as R293.

Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 39 minutes).

Does San Diego have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Diego?

Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

R20 415+ Flights to San Diego, California

Flights to San Diego in 2025

Return from	R20 415
One-way from	R25 959
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 529

Delta
28/4-7/5
4 total stops
55h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Singapore Airlines
5/9
2 total stops
44h 54m total
Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cheapest flights to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mDelta

Wed 7/522:30SAN - JNB

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/4R20 415

Fri 19/1222:05JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB

1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4R21 304

Wed 2/720:40JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 16/719:30SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/4R21 607

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/513:55SAN - JNB

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R21 664

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mAir France

Thu 8/514:10SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 20mAir France

Deal found 14/4R21 740

Tue 29/419:25JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 8/516:40SAN - JNB

1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4R22 231

Wed 30/421:20JNB - SAN

2 stops36h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/519:40SAN - JNB

3 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4R22 421

Fri 2/514:30JNB - SAN

3 stops34h 08mEthiopian Air

Wed 7/521:30SAN - JNB

3 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R31 673

Wed 2/719:35JNB - SAN

3 stops58h 03mSWISS

Wed 16/713:50SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 30mSWISS

Deal found 14/4R32 846

Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops62h 18mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R61 056

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Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mDelta

Wed 7/59:47SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 53mDelta

Deal found 14/4R20 415

Wed 2/720:40JNB - SAN

2 stops28h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 16/719:30SAN - JNB

2 stops29h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/4R21 607

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/513:55SAN - JNB

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R21 664

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mAir France

Thu 8/514:10SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 20mAir France

Deal found 14/4R21 740

Tue 29/419:25JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 8/516:40SAN - JNB

1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4R22 231

Wed 30/421:20JNB - SAN

2 stops36h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/519:40SAN - JNB

3 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4R22 421

Fri 2/514:30JNB - SAN

3 stops34h 08mEthiopian Air

Wed 7/521:30SAN - JNB

3 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R31 673

Wed 2/719:35JNB - SAN

3 stops58h 03mSWISS

Wed 16/713:50SAN - JNB

2 stops34h 30mSWISS

Deal found 14/4R32 846

Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops62h 18mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R61 056

Last-minute flights to San Diego
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Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mDelta

Wed 7/59:47SAN - JNB

2 stops24h 53mDelta

Deal found 14/4R20 415

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/513:55SAN - JNB

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R21 664

Mon 28/418:50JNB - SAN

2 stops31h 02mAir France

Thu 8/514:10SAN - JNB

2 stops33h 20mAir France

Deal found 14/4R21 740

Tue 29/419:25JNB - SAN

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 8/516:40SAN - JNB

1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4R22 231

Wed 30/421:20JNB - SAN

2 stops36h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/519:40SAN - JNB

3 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4R22 421

Fri 2/514:30JNB - SAN

3 stops34h 08mEthiopian Air

Wed 7/521:30SAN - JNB

3 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R31 673

Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN

2 stops62h 18mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/56:15SAN - JNB

2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R61 056

One-way flights to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Fri 5/919:50JNB - SAN

2 stops44h 54mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R25 959

Fri 5/913:45JNB - SAN

3 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R40 433

Fri 5/919:25JNB - SAN

1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4R42 117

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Mon 28/4

18:50-16:52

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Wed 7/5

22:30-19:40

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R20 415

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Wed 2/7

20:40-16:19

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R21 607

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JNB - SAN

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18:50-16:52

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San Diego

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14:10-8:30

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

San Diego

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16:40-7:00

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R22 231

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:20-0:23

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San Diego

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19:40-17:45

3 stops37h 05m

R22 421

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

14:30-15:38

3 stops34h 08m

San Diego

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21:30-3:55

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R31 673

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

19:35-20:38

3 stops58h 03m

San Diego

Wed 16/7

13:50-9:20

2 stops34h 30m

R32 846

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-16:38

2 stops62h 18m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

6:15-7:40

2 stops40h 25m

R61 056

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-7:44

2 stops44h 54m

R25 959

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When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Diego, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 30 hours 12 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Diego?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are British Airways, United Airlines and KLM.

British Airways

From R988

United Airlines

From R901

KLM

From R924

Virgin Atlantic

From R959

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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

7 916 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 433 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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

846 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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

1 578 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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.

FAQs about flying to San Diego

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?
If you book a flight to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 4,2 km from the centre of San Diego.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?
San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost R3 937, while return flights cost around R5 543.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R334, however they can be found for as little as R293.
Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 39 minutes).
Does San Diego have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Diego?
Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

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Rainfall in San Diego by month

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Temperature in San Diego by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

FAQs about flying to San Diego

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

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How much is a return flight to San Diego?

Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

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