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$750+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from San Diego to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/56:30 am
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/189:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop32h 42m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/25$1,135
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/1912:50 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Delta
Tue 10/279:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/56:15 am
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Wed 2/189:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops26h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2910:30 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Delta
Mon 4/69:55 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$1,141
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 4/297:00 am
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Mon 5/1811:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops28h 39m
KLM
Deal found 1/25$1,163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 4/292:23 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 17m
Delta
Mon 5/1811:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops28h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,177
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 4/295:15 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/188:45 am
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$1,185
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 9/110:30 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 10m
Delta
Sun 9/138:25 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 9/112:50 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 9/137:25 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,230
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 9/14:45 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Sun 9/139:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,238

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,135
(Delta)

One-way from

$750
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,132
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$1,135

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$1,135

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 3/29

10:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/6

9:55 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,140

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 3/26

11:02 am-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

9:55 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$1,248

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/17

6:25 am-8:35 am

3 stops41h 10m

$750

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

7:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$805

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

5:15 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 25m

$841

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

4:26 pm-9:20 am

2 stops31h 54m

$850

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/17

4:26 pm-9:20 am

2 stops31h 54m

$856

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/17

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$860

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 OR Tambo?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 26h 30m. The distance between San Diego and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10310 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,029), United Airlines ($1,070), and British Airways ($1,085) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to OR Tambo. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,142Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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