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$740+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
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This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/610:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 30m
British Airways
Tue 3/107:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/23$1,072
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/19:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 26m
British Airways
Sat 8/224:45 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,299
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/19:15 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/224:45 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,365
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:30 pm
JNB
-
SAN
3 stops35h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/1010:15 pm
SAN
-
JNB
3 stops40h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/23$2,426

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

$1,072
(British Airways)

One-way from

$740
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$934
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

1:34 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 51m

$1,072

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

2:30 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

10:15 pm-12:05 am

3 stops40h 50m

$2,426

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/8

9:50 am-9:21 pm

2 stops44h 31m

$740

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/16

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$863

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/16

6:00 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$872

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/16

1:45 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops42h 10m

$901

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/16

2:30 pm-8:33 pm

3 stops39h 03m

$1,116

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/8

9:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,138

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Deals found on 1/26

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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 OR Tambo to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego 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 OR Tambo to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 1 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $884). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego can take about 34h 30m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,072. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Diego is about 10310 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego round-trip from $949. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $957, and British Airways, from $1,055. Users have found that Delta is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $884). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to San Diego. 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
DeltaCheapest$949Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,055Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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