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R12 658+ Cheap flights to San Diego

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Flights to San Diego in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

R17 454

One-way from

R12 658

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R20 444
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 34m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 21/122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/36:15SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 209
Mon 10/323:55JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Tue 18/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 15/1R17 454
Mon 10/319:25JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/319:10SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 093
Mon 10/314:35JNB - SAN
3 stops34h 17mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/321:45SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R24 131
Sun 7/1219:45JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1218:10SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R27 779
Sat 20/921:10JNB - SAN
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/919:50SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1R38 707
Sat 20/919:50JNB - SAN
2 stops44h 44mSingapore Airlines
Sun 28/97:05SAN - JNB
2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R41 885
Thu 15/519:35JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 38mSWISS
Thu 22/56:30SAN - JNB
2 stops41h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R47 565

Find flights to San Diego within your budget

Locate flights to San Diego that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

23:55-20:43

2 stops29h 48m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

6:15-19:00

1 stop27h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:25-17:05

1 stop30h 40m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

19:10-10:20

1 stop30h 10m

R18 093

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

14:35-15:52

3 stops34h 17m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

21:45-13:10

2 stops30h 25m

R24 131

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

19:35-22:13

2 stops35h 38m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

6:30-9:20

2 stops41h 50m

R47 565

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

21:15-14:06

2 stops49h 51m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

14:40-9:25

2 stops33h 45m

R50 462

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

9:55-20:29

2 stops43h 34m

R12 658

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

17:00-17:21

3 stops33h 21m

R13 786

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:15-17:50

1 stop29h 35m

R17 999

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Travel insights for flights to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Diego, you should look to book at least 52 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 29 hours 48 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 cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

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

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 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

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 17 January 2025.
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 199 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,2
Good
773 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6,6
Okay
6 824 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • 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, KLM 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 914, while return flights cost around R3 234.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around R176, however they can be found for as little as R172.

  • 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 (28 hours 6 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 Hotel & Marina is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

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