Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Africa from $1,186

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SAN — JNB
jun. 11 — jun. 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to South Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to South Africa, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 28% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,486 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,602.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to South Africa?

February can be a great time to fly to South Africa from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,555. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,234. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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

When flying from San Diego to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap San Diego to South Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to South Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
jue. 7/410:05 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops38h 20mDelta
jue. 7/1111:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,006
mié. 7/101:27 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 13mDelta
mar. 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop23h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,016
mié. 7/101:27 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 13mDelta
mar. 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,020
sáb. 6/89:20 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 6/192:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,082
jue. 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/115:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,115
lun. 7/16:55 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 30mDelta
lun. 7/811:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,133
mié. 7/1010:29 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 31mEthiopian Air
mar. 8/62:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,138
mié. 7/101:27 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 13mDelta
mar. 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop23h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,179
jue. 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
jue. 7/117:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,226

San Diego to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
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jue. 11/77:20 amSAN - CPT
1 stop25h 40mDelta
dom. 11/179:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,186
jue. 11/710:10 amSAN - CPT
2 stops22h 50mDelta
dom. 11/179:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,191
vie. 11/810:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
mar. 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,195
dom. 11/1010:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
dom. 11/179:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops36h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,199
jue. 10/3112:04 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops37h 11mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/1410:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,245
dom. 11/107:15 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops37h 45mDelta
vie. 11/1512:30 amCPT - SAN
2 stops30h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,253
jue. 10/315:05 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 10mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/147:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,255
mar. 10/228:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/910:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,310
jue. 10/3110:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
jue. 11/142:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$1,312

San Diego to South Africa flights leaving soon

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mié. 6/128:30 amSAN - CPT
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/188:00 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop27h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,921
mié. 6/127:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,984
mar. 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/185:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops37h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,358
mar. 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,363
mar. 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
lun. 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$9,832
mar. 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
mié. 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$10,772
mié. 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
lun. 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,278
mar. 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
jue. 6/206:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,282
mié. 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
mié. 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,968

One-way flights to South Africa from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Diego to South Africa can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from San Diego to South Africa can use the search form above.
mar. 12/36:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,520
mar. 6/111:05 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,598
mar. 12/39:55 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops53h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$4,997
mié. 6/126:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$5,433
mar. 6/118:13 amSAN - CPT
2 stops41h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$6,325
mié. 6/123:36 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops43h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$6,931
mar. 12/36:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$8,915
mié. 6/1210:30 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5$10,352
mar. 6/118:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$19,807

Find flights from San Diego to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to South Africa 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

jue. 11/7

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/17

1 stop23h 56m

$1,186

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

jue. 10/31

2 stops37h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/14

1 stop27h 55m

$1,245

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mar. 10/22

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/10

1 stop27h 55m

$1,310

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

jue. 10/31

2 stops29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/14

3 stops34h 42m

$1,312

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

mar. 11/12

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/19

2 stops34h 40m

$1,340

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

mié. 11/13

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/18

1 stop24h 11m

$1,361

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

dom. 11/10

2 stops34h 51m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/17

2 stops43h 20m

$1,384

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 10/23

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/9

2 stops33h 44m

$1,391

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

lun. 11/11

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/19

2 stops41h 12m

$1,460

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Deals found on 6/6

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated junio 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Delta from San Diego to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to South Africa for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to South Africa for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,186, but on average you can expect to pay $1,303.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to South Africa for under $8,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $8,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $4,997. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to South Africa?

  • What does SAN to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San Diego Airport (SAN) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to South Africa?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from San Diego to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,224Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,238Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,274Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,330Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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