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$714+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,162
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$714
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,432
From San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 12/37:35 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,161
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/268:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Sun 11/211:59 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 48mKLM
Deal found 9/11$1,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/54:25 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1410:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/269:48 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop36h 12mDelta
Sun 11/211:59 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/11$1,190
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:25 amSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/317:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/86:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mDelta
Wed 10/156:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/242:05 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Fri 10/317:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops29h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,284
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 11/510:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/142:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$1,307

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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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Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 10/26

9:48 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop36h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

11:59 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,190

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/5

4:25 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/14

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,228

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

6:50 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$1,275

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 12/2

4:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,321

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 9/26

9:59 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

11:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop45h 30m

$1,345

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 9/26

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

11:30 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,360

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 9/26

10:15 pm-3:55 am

3 stops44h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

2:30 pm-3:01 pm

3 stops33h 31m

$1,363

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 12/2

9:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

11:00 pm-3:28 pm

3 stops50h 28m

$1,410

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 10/8

7:28 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

7:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,430

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 10/8

4:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

7:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,473

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 September 11, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 32h. The distance between San Diego and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10310 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 ($1,157) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,289Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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