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$1,269+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
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dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
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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 julio 29, 2025.

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$1,269
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March

Average price

$2,064
From San Diego to Johannesburg 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 julio 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mié. 11/1910:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/32:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$1,269
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mié. 11/198:35 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/39:50 amJNB - SAN
2 stops43h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,293
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mié. 11/192:03 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops31h 32mBritish Airways
mié. 12/37:35 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,318
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mié. 9/108:33 amSAN - JNB
2 stops40h 02mQatar Airways
mié. 9/178:25 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
dom. 10/126:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/303:05 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,365
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
dom. 10/121:55 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
jue. 10/3011:59 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,375
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 11/194:01 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 29mSWISS
mié. 12/38:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops36h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$1,391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
vie. 9/196:15 amSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
vie. 9/2611:30 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops28h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,392
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mar. 8/1210:54 amSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 41mLufthansa
sáb. 8/1611:40 amJNB - SAN
2 stops36h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$1,652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
sáb. 12/136:00 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/2910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$2,007

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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 julio 29, 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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San Diego

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 11/19

10:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/3

2:30 pm-3:28 pm

3 stops34h 58m

$1,269

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 11/19

8:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops49h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/3

9:50 am-7:21 pm

2 stops43h 31m

$1,293

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 11/19

2:03 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/3

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$1,318

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 9/10

8:33 am-9:35 am

2 stops40h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/17

8:25 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$1,326

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

dom. 10/12

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/30

3:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,365

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

dom. 10/12

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/30

11:59 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,375

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mié. 11/19

4:01 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/3

8:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,391

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

vie. 9/19

6:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/26

11:30 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$1,392

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

mar. 8/12

10:54 am-8:35 am

2 stops36h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 8/16

11:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,652

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

sáb. 12/13

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 12/29

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$2,007

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 julio 29, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 julio 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS 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
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($1,269), British Airways ($1,318), and Qatar Airways ($1,326) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 12% 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.

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  • 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,289Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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