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$993+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Diego (SAN)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego are usually found in February or January, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$993
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,020
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

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 9/286:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Sat 10/410:30 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop36h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/11$993
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/111:10 amSAN - JNB
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops35h 04mDelta
Sat 1/31:40 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,244
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop33h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 1/38:00 amSAN - JNB
1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$1,301
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Sat 10/252:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 58mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/110:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$1,353

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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

Sun 9/28

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 35m

San Diego

Sat 10/4

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$993

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,038

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

5:50 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops51h 55m

San Diego

Sat 11/1

11:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops38h 40m

$1,177

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

9:55 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops35h 04m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

1:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,244

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 5 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 28h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,038. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Diego is about 10310 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $948. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $957, and British Airways, from $1,027. Users have found that Delta is 12% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$948Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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