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$682+ 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 November 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$915
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$682
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,041
From South Africa to San Diego
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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 November 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Tue 12/98:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop33h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:10 amSAN - CPT
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/22$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops47h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:55 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,626
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 1/36:15 amSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/22$1,814
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops36h 00mDelta
Sat 1/36:15 amSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/23$1,902
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 53mBritish Airways
Sat 1/32:18 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops31h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/22$2,103

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:15 am-10:25 am

2 stops42h 10m

$915

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops28h 14m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops28h 46m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

7:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

9:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop25h 37m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop25h 37m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$958

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops29h 46m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

7:25 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$973

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

8:50 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop33h 43m

San Diego

Sat 1/10

8:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$975

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

9:30 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops35h 02m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

10:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$976

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Deals found on 11/22

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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 $862). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 24, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 24, 2025.
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
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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
9,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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
7,535 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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 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 28h 10m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $862). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$932Average$1,143FlexibilityNo 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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