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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R17 384

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
feb 26 — mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in January or October, 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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 384

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R20 758
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/7-19/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 82h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R19 439 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 194 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 21 febbraio 2025.

mar 1/723:15JNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
sab 19/722:10SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 20/2R17 384
gio 3/719:25JNB - SAN
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
mer 16/76:17SAN - JNB
2 stops39h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R22 103
gio 3/719:25JNB - SAN
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
mer 16/719:50SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R24 039
mer 2/719:00JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
sab 19/722:00SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R25 348
gio 3/714:30JNB - SAN
3 stops33h 29mEthiopian Air
mer 16/722:00SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R35 100
gio 3/711:20JNB - SAN
2 stops37h 46mCathay Pacific
ven 18/77:05SAN - JNB
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R40 096
gio 15/513:45JNB - SAN
2 stops59h 53mSingapore Airlines
gio 22/56:15SAN - JNB
2 stops62h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R53 903

Find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego within your budget

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 21 febbraio 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 1/7

23:15-12:00

1 stop45h 45m

San Diego

lun 14/7

22:10-19:40

2 stops36h 30m

R17 384

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 3/7

19:25-18:00

1 stop31h 35m

San Diego

mer 16/7

6:17-7:00

2 stops39h 43m

R22 103

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 3/7

19:25-18:00

1 stop31h 35m

San Diego

mer 16/7

19:50-7:00

1 stop26h 10m

R24 039

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 2/7

19:00-18:20

2 stops32h 20m

San Diego

dom 13/7

22:00-17:45

2 stops34h 45m

R25 348

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 3/7

14:30-14:59

3 stops33h 29m

San Diego

mer 16/7

22:00-13:05

2 stops30h 05m

R35 100

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 3/7

11:20-16:06

2 stops37h 46m

San Diego

ven 18/7

7:05-7:40

2 stops39h 35m

R40 096

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 15/5

13:45-16:38

2 stops59h 53m

San Diego

gio 22/5

6:15-6:10

2 stops62h 55m

R53 903

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego

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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 14 February 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 21 febbraio 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 21 febbraio 2025.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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

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  • 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 R17 384. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R22 103 and R25 348, respectively. These flights start at 17% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 511AverageR17 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 618AverageR22 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 683AverageR19 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 207AverageR21 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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