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$904+ 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$981
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$904
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,196
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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 7/149:20 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/286:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$981
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/1511:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Mon 8/1810:47 amSAN - JNB
1 stop23h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/2$992
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/176:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 04mKLM
Sun 8/1710:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/2$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 12/119:30 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 08mDelta
Sun 1/116:20 amSAN - CPT
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,032
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 10/197:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,035
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/149:50 amJNB - SAN
2 stops46h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:19 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops54h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,064
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops32h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/221:08 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,147
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops32h 19mBritish Airways
Fri 8/227:50 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:05 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/32:58 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/178:00 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/247:21 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,196
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:40 amCPT - SAN
3 stops36h 07mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/1112:30 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops58h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,473
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/12:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 26mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2210:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3$1,578

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 3, 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

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/14

9:20 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop24h 48m

San Diego

Sun 7/27

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops40h 45m

$981

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

11:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop45h 45m

San Diego

Mon 8/18

10:47 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 53m

$992

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/17

6:50 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

10:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,007

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

9:30 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop28h 08m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,032

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

7:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 25m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

7:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,035

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:50 am-10:59 pm

2 stops46h 09m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

5:19 pm-8:20 am

2 stops54h 01m

$1,064

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/15

6:55 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops32h 56m

San Diego

Fri 8/22

1:08 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 52m

$1,147

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/15

6:55 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops32h 19m

San Diego

Fri 8/22

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,158

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

10:05 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops31h 02m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

2:58 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 32m

$1,174

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/17

8:00 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops35h 42m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

7:21 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops34h 59m

$1,196

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Diego, such as Singapore Airlines, Delta, and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $904. Users have also found prices from $955 and $1,281 on British Airways and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$932Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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