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$739+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Diego

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 February 9, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/99:30 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop31h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/156:30 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/8$912
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/310:00 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 51m
Delta
Fri 5/83:15 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 2/98:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops31h 18m
Delta
Sun 2/1510:10 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$988
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/311:59 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop46h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/83:15 pm
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,007
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/311:59 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop46h 06m
KLM
Sun 3/157:00 am
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/7$1,008
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sun 3/87:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 48m
British Airways
Sun 3/157:00 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,046
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/106:20 am
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,098
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:35 pm
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Fri 5/84:45 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/310:10 am
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/156:35 pm
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/7$1,129
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/66:25 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops55h 40m
British Airways
Tue 3/107:00 pm
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 2/217:55 am
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops44h 50m
Delta
Tue 3/35:00 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$1,418
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:25 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops29h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/48:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,533

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 February 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$986
(Delta)

One-way from

$739
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$992
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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 February 9, 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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South Africa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

1:02 pm-8:35 am

2 stops34h 33m

$986

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

7:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 00m

$986

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:59 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop46h 06m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

3:15 pm-11:05 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,007

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:59 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop46h 06m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,008

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

7:35 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops32h 48m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

7:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

$1,046

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

6:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,098

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

4:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,109

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

6:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

$1,129

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops55h 40m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,194

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/21

7:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops44h 50m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,418

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $884). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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 February 9, 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
8,174 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
8,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
9,259 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7,721 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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 30h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10310 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $884). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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 February 9, 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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