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$817+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo

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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 December 12, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:42 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 48mLufthansa
Mon 1/197:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops36h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,461
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,490
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:35 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,096
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:52 amSAN - JNB
2 stops37h 38mSWISS
Wed 12/178:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 33mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$2,099
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/147:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/1312:50 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:45 pmSAN - JNB
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/177:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops35h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,152
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 12/2910:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10$2,194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/156:00 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1410:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,221

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,132
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$817
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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November

Average price

$1,934
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
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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OR Tambo

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Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 1/24

11:11 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

9:55 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop30h 56m

$1,132

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 1/24

8:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

9:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$1,132

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:00 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,136

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

7:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$1,136

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 1/18

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

9:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$1,137

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,161

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 3/7

9:28 am-3:55 am

2 stops56h 27m

$817

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops38h 35m

$825

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 3/7

11:23 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 37m

$828

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 5/6

5:15 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 25m

$839

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to OR Tambo

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo 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 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 $1,038). 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.

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 December 12, 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 51% 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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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 21h 49m. 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 ($1,088) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% 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 $1,038). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,142Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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