Johannesburg

$697+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg

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SAN — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,189
(IEagle)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,064
From San Diego to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($217 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 9/219:45 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/302:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 31mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 12/117:45 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,234
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:35 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops51h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 9/301:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/164:20 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/239:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/106:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/289:20 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,581
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/101:55 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Mon 7/286:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 04mKLM
Deal found 7/1$1,619
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:20 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:50 amJNB - SAN
2 stops43h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,782

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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

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/21

9:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

2:30 pm-3:01 pm

3 stops33h 31m

$1,189

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 12/2

6:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

7:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,234

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/21

9:35 pm-9:35 am

2 stops51h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

1:55 pm-10:50 am

2 stops53h 55m

$1,245

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 8/16

4:20 pm-9:25 am

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,249

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 12/13

1:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/30

8:25 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops35h 22m

$1,605

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 12/13

1:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/30

10:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,619

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/30

7:45 pm-8:16 pm

3 stops34h 31m

$1,807

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 11/14

6:29 pm-7:10 am

3 stops50h 41m

$697

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 11/14

5:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

$790

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 7/16

9:50 pm-3:55 am

3 stops45h 05m

$990

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Johannesburg

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 $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 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 52% 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Johannesburg, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,189 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,243 and $1,245 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 17% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,289Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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