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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R11 500

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in February or January, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 546

One-way from

R11 500

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 857
KLM
  • KLM
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
18/6
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R27 676 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 306 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Sun 11/523:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 05mKLM
Sun 18/513:55SAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/3R18 546
Sun 7/1222:05JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 29/1218:10SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/3R18 747
Sun 29/620:40JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 19/719:30SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3R19 769
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3R20 262
Sun 28/913:45JNB - SAN
3 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1014:00SAN - JNB
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R24 607
Thu 3/718:50JNB - SAN
2 stops37h 56mAir France
Wed 16/710:00SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/3R26 067
Thu 3/723:15JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 31mDelta
Wed 16/715:59SAN - JNB
2 stops31h 31mDelta
Deal found 27/3R29 809
Sat 28/619:00JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 18/712:44SAN - JNB
3 stops58h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3R34 921
Sun 11/522:50JNB - SAN
3 stops49h 48mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/521:30SAN - JNB
3 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3R35 030
Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN
2 stops38h 18mCathay Pacific
Thu 22/516:44SAN - JNB
2 stops53h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/3R58 742

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-22:20

2 stops32h 05m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

13:55-21:20

1 stop22h 25m

R18 546

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

20:40-17:18

2 stops29h 38m

San Diego

Sat 19/7

19:30-10:20

2 stops29h 50m

R19 769

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

19:50-7:00

1 stop26h 10m

R22 435

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

18:50-23:46

2 stops37h 56m

San Diego

Wed 16/7

10:00-8:30

2 stops37h 30m

R26 067

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

23:15-23:46

2 stops33h 31m

San Diego

Wed 16/7

15:59-8:30

2 stops31h 31m

R29 809

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:00-17:03

3 stops33h 03m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

17:15-8:35

2 stops30h 20m

R31 543

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

19:00-21:22

2 stops35h 22m

San Diego

Fri 18/7

12:44-8:35

3 stops58h 51m

R34 921

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

22:50-15:38

3 stops49h 48m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

21:30-3:55

3 stops45h 25m

R35 030

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-16:38

2 stops38h 18m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

16:44-7:40

2 stops53h 56m

R58 742

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

9:50-18:57

2 stops42h 07m

R11 500

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 27 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg 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.

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 inches 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 27 March 2025.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

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

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R18 546. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R19 769 and R22 435, respectively. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 455AverageR21 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 864AverageR17 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 252AverageR18 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 510AverageR18 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR17 545AverageR20 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 906AverageR21 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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