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$720+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

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 July 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 12/1110:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 28m
United Airlines
Fri 1/17:10 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,140
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 11/1311:59 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/293:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/177:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 05m
British Airways
Sun 1/106:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,198
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 11/137:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Sun 11/296:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,275
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/187:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Sun 1/106:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,296
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/187:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops33h 18m
British Airways
Sat 1/96:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,331
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1710:30 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,357

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego

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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,140
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$720
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,700
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($316 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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Fly to

Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/11

10:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop34h 38m

San Diego

Fri 1/1

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,140

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/17

7:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 05m

San Diego

Sun 1/10

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,198

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

7:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

San Diego

Sun 11/29

2:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops33h 30m

$1,205
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/18

7:35 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Sun 1/10

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,296

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/18

7:35 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops33h 18m

San Diego

Sat 1/9

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,331

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

10:00 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops28h 18m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,357

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/18

10:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops45h 35m

San Diego

Sat 1/9

9:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,473

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/18

10:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops45h 35m

San Diego

Sun 1/10

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,473

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/17

2:30 pm-3:13 pm

3 stops34h 43m

San Diego

Sun 1/10

9:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$2,545
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

5:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$797

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to San Diego

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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $970). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,080 and $1,910 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,140 on United Airlines (Dec 11-Jan 1).

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 July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 1 airline has 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 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,140. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Diego is about 10310 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $976. Users have found that Delta is 18% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $970). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 airline flying from OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover the top airline 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 July 28, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$976Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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