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$918+ Cheap flights from South Africa 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
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 December 17, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 stop35h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 1/36:15 amSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/16$1,395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 stops32h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:40 amSAN - JNB
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,589
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 stops35h 59mBritish Airways
Sat 1/36:00 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$2,020

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 December 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$939
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,081
From South Africa to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 17, 2025.
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

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop31h 21m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$918

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops28h 36m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

2:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 40m

$939

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

9:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

11:11 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$967

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

10:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops35h 55m

$980

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

4:10 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$980

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

10:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$985

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

10:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,066

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

11:15 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops30h 06m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,146

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

San Diego

Tue 2/17

6:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,181

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops31h 54m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,199

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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.

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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
7,583 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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 24h 55m. 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$948Average$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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