Johannesburg

$753+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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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 October 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:23 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:43 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:25 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/310:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$1,261
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 12/38:20 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/18$1,304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:30 amSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,325
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 12/117:35 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/18$1,327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:39 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,337
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:31 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:10 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,358
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/211:24 amSAN - JNB
2 stops39h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/92:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops37h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$1,364

Cheap 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 October 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,226
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$753
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,445
From San Diego to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Diego to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

4:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:35 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,237

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 12/2

1:23 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,237

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 2/15

5:02 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

10:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,251

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/19

9:15 am-3:55 am

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

8:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,304

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 3/12

7:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,322

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$1,332

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

2:30 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops35h 11m

$1,335

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 2/11

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

9:55 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop29h 58m

$1,336

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/12

7:50 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

3:05 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,346

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 11/28

7:12 pm-7:10 am

3 stops49h 58m

$753

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Deals found on 10/20

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $956). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

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 October 20, 2025.
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

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 32h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,237. Airlines will cover a distance of 10310 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $1,070 and $1,088 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 28% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $956). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,569). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,289Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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