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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R18 411

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg 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 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 411

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 178
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 589 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2025.

Sun 8/623:15JNB - SAN
2 stops28h 39mDelta
Sun 15/67:27SAN - JNB
2 stops28h 53mDelta
Deal found 24/4R18 411
Fri 19/1222:05JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R20 178
Sun 8/619:25JNB - SAN
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/619:50SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 234
Fri 19/1222:05JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/117:02SAN - JNB
2 stops28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4R20 792
Sun 28/914:30JNB - SAN
3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R25 088
Thu 3/719:35JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Wed 16/716:00SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 24/4R28 082
Thu 15/511:20JNB - SAN
2 stops45h 18mCathay Pacific
Thu 22/516:44SAN - JNB
2 stops53h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/4R59 642
Thu 15/521:20JNB - SAN
3 stops31h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/58:40SAN - JNB
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4R96 484

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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 24 April 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 8/6

23:15-18:54

2 stops28h 39m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

7:27-21:20

2 stops28h 53m

R18 411

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

19:25-18:00

1 stop31h 35m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

19:50-7:00

1 stop26h 10m

R20 234

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

21:15-22:49

2 stops34h 34m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

19:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R20 383

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

21:15-14:50

1 stop26h 35m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

16:40-7:00

1 stop29h 20m

R21 275

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-13:05

2 stops29h 50m

R25 088

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

19:35-18:35

2 stops32h 00m

San Diego

Wed 16/7

16:00-9:20

2 stops32h 20m

R28 082

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

11:20-23:38

2 stops45h 18m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

16:44-7:40

2 stops53h 56m

R59 642

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

21:20-20:16

3 stops31h 56m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

8:40-17:45

2 stops24h 05m

R96 484

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-9:13

2 stops46h 23m

R25 293

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

13:45-22:54

3 stops42h 09m

R39 780

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 5 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 24 April 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 24 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 919 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
850 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 582 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 685 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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.

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 4 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R18 411. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R20 383 and R21 275, respectively. These flights start at 10% 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 764AverageR22 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 181AverageR17 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 025AverageR18 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 961AverageR21 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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