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$681+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg

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SAN — JNB
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/710:58 am
SAN
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JNB
1 stop23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:55 pm
JNB
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SAN
1 stop30h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$1,136
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:55 pm
SAN
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JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/219:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/23$1,138
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:20 am
SAN
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JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Wed 3/119:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$1,139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:00 am
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/189:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$1,141
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:20 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/119:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop24h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,145
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:30 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/309:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop32h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,146
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:20 pm
SAN
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JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Delta
Wed 3/119:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$1,147
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:05 am
SAN
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JNB
1 stop25h 30m
SWISS
Tue 3/108:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 2/22$1,152
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:20 am
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
SWISS
Wed 9/307:20 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 32m
SWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,153
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:40 am
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Sun 3/811:59 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop46h 06m
KLM
Deal found 2/22$1,154
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Mon 5/1811:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 48m
KLM
Deal found 2/22$1,159
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:00 am
SAN
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JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Tue 4/2111:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 27m
KLM
Deal found 2/22$1,163

Find flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 February 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,137
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$681
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,195
From San Diego to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Diego to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Johannesburg 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 4/28

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

9:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,141

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 4/7

10:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

9:55 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,141

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 4/27

11:58 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

9:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,141

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

11:15 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,163

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 5/7

6:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,178

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

9:55 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop31h 23m

$1,178

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 4/16

4:41 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$681

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$805

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

7:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

$858

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 6/17

7:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops35h 55m

$893

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Deals found on 2/23

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,029). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,776). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated February 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Johannesburg, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from San Diego to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Johannesburg can take about 23h 38m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,141. Airlines will cover a distance of 10310 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Johannesburg is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,029 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and British Airways, starting at $1,084 and $1,085 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,029). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,776). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Johannesburg. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,142Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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