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$740+ Cheap flights from South Africa 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. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 27, 2026.

This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/58:05 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop31h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
lun. 6/88:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/25$886
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/129:30 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop30h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
jue. 3/192:09 pm
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/25$910
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/299:30 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop35h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
mié. 2/411:08 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/27$925
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/118:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
mié. 3/187:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$986
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/247:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 14m
British Airways
mar. 3/312:45 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/2410:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 04m
Delta
mar. 3/36:30 am
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/2911:10 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops31h 38m
Delta
mié. 2/410:00 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/138:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 37m
Delta
vie. 3/2010:10 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops36h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,038
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/610:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 30m
British Airways
mar. 3/107:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,076
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/128:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops33h 03m
United Airlines
jue. 3/196:30 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,096
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/2410:10 am
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 35m
Lufthansa
mar. 3/35:35 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$1,104
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 2/243:05 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 36m
United Airlines
mar. 3/37:50 pm
SAN
-
JNB
3 stops36h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,109

Find flight deals from South Africa to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated enero 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$886
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$740
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$934
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Diego 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 enero 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Diego that are best for you.

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/5

8:05 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop31h 34m

San Diego

lun. 6/8

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$886

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/12

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop30h 21m

San Diego

jue. 3/19

2:09 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$910

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/11

8:50 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops26h 59m

San Diego

mié. 3/18

6:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$986

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/12

8:50 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops29h 36m

San Diego

jue. 3/19

6:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$986

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/24

10:00 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Diego

mar. 3/3

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$989

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

vie. 3/13

8:50 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops34h 37m

San Diego

vie. 3/20

10:10 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,038

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/6

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Diego

mar. 3/10

6:20 am-10:25 am

2 stops43h 05m

$1,076

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/24

3:05 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops34h 36m

San Diego

mar. 3/3

7:50 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops36h 45m

$1,109

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

vie. 3/13

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

San Diego

vie. 3/20

1:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop41h 00m

$1,209

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/24

2:30 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops35h 11m

San Diego

mar. 3/3

7:35 am-3:55 am

3 stops34h 20m

$1,243

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $858). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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 enero 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
7,702 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from South Africa. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to San Diego?

    Departing from South Africa to San Diego will take you 26h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9898 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $858). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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 South Africa to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$949Average$1,078FlexibilityNo 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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