$711+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg
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SAN — JNB
Sep 21 — Sep 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to JohannesburgExplore 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 August 22, 2026.
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 August 22, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:46 pm -
2 stops47h 59m
Mon 9/2811:10 am -
2 stops44h 49m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,307
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:24 am -
2 stops39h 31m
Tue 9/111:10 am -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,357
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:30 pm -
2 stops49h 15m
Tue 9/111:10 am -
2 stops54h 38m
Deal found 8/21![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,412
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/410:51 pm -
2 stops47h 54m
Sun 10/1111:10 am -
2 stops40h 19m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,436
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 10/69:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
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3 stops43h 27m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,443
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:15 am -
2 stops40h 10m
Fri 10/3011:00 am -
2 stops39h 52m
Deal found 8/17![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,446
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/2010:30 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 9/282:30 pm -
3 stops33h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,451
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/259:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 10/42:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,453
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:30 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 10/52:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,460
Best flights from San Diego to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:50 am -
2 stops39h 05m
Tue 10/2011:10 am -
2 stops40h 19m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,307
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/287:11 am -
2 stops38h 14m
Mon 2/111:00 am -
2 stops40h 22m
Deal found 8/21![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,396
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/259:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 10/42:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/287:10 am -
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Mon 2/110:00 pm -
2 stops34h 42m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 10/612:38 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Tue 10/209:55 pm -
1 stop33h 07m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$1,530
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:00 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Mon 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop33h 07m
Deal found 8/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,534
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:46 pm -
2 stops47h 59m
Mon 9/2811:10 am -
2 stops44h 49m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:35 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Sun 9/2710:00 pm -
1 stop33h 19m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 9/2512:50 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Tue 10/69:55 pm -
1 stop30h 41m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$1,530
Last-minute flights from San Diego to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:24 am -
2 stops39h 31m
Tue 9/111:10 am -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,357
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:30 pm -
2 stops49h 15m
Tue 9/111:10 am -
2 stops54h 38m
Deal found 8/21![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,412
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:46 pm -
2 stops47h 59m
Mon 9/2811:10 am -
2 stops44h 49m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,307
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/2010:30 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 9/282:30 pm -
3 stops33h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,451
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:30 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 10/52:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,460
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/259:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 10/42:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,453
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2510:46 pm -
2 stops47h 59m
Sun 10/411:10 am -
2 stops40h 19m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,462
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/256:35 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Sun 10/410:00 pm -
1 stop23h 22m
Deal found 8/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,524
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2610:23 am -
3 stops32h 32m
Mon 10/52:30 pm -
3 stops38h 59m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,523
One-way flights from San Diego to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/128:00 am -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 8/19![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$711
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/129:56 pm -
3 stops50h 04m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$963
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/127:10 am -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,045
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 August 22, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,307 (Cathay Pacific) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $711 (Expedia) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,611 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
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San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Tue 10/6
7:50 am-7:55 am
2 stops39h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/20
11:10 am-6:29 pm
2 stops40h 19m
$1,307
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Sun 9/20
10:46 pm-7:45 am
2 stops47h 59m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/28
11:10 am-10:59 pm
2 stops44h 49m
$1,307
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Thu 1/28
7:11 am-7:25 am
2 stops38h 14m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/1
11:00 am-5:22 pm
2 stops40h 22m
$1,396
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Fri 9/25
9:45 pm-1:30 pm
2 stops30h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/4
2:30 pm-8:29 pm
3 stops38h 59m
$1,453
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Thu 1/28
7:10 am-6:35 pm
1 stop25h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/1
10:00 pm-10:42 pm
2 stops34h 42m
$1,530
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Tue 10/6
12:38 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop22h 02m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/20
9:55 pm-10:02 pm
1 stop33h 07m
$1,530
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Fri 9/25
6:35 am-6:30 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/27
10:00 pm-10:19 pm
1 stop33h 19m
$1,530
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Fri 9/25
12:50 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/6
9:55 pm-7:36 pm
1 stop30h 41m
$1,530
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Sun 9/20
2:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop20h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 10/5
9:55 pm-10:02 pm
1 stop33h 07m
$1,534
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoJohannesburg
SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SANJNB
San Diego
Fri 2/12
8:00 am-7:25 am
2 stops37h 25m
$711
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Johannesburg
SAN-ZA1
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,142). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,747). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Johannesburg?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,386 and $1,582 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,307 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 20-Sep 28).
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 August 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Johannesburg, such as Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andSAUDIA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$955 | Average$1,461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,121 | Average$1,416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,142 | Average$1,458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,226 | Average$1,306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time86% | |
| Cheapest$1,257 | Average$1,616 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |