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$729+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Africa

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SAN — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,197
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$729
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,465
From San Diego to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:25 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/85:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,197
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/191:38 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops31h 52mBritish Airways
Mon 11/2410:05 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/193:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2410:05 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,248
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/172:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,259
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/281:55 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Sat 10/1811:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops28h 41mKLM
Deal found 6/11$1,335
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:40 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/135:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,343
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$1,361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/1110:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Mon 11/1711:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops52h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,395
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/234:40 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 10/56:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/233:01 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops34h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 11/136:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/173:05 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 10/228:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/28:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,459

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to South Africa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Africa that are best for you.

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San Diego

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 8/27

9:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops52h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

5:55 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,197

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/19

1:38 pm-7:30 am

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

10:05 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,219

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/19

3:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

10:05 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,248

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/12

10:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

2:30 pm-3:28 pm

3 stops34h 58m

$1,259

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/28

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

11:15 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,335

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 10/24

8:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

5:15 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,343

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 10/24

10:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

1:50 pm-3:28 pm

3 stops35h 38m

$1,361

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 11/11

10:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

11:55 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops52h 51m

$1,395

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 9/23

4:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,398

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 9/23

3:01 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

6:55 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,426

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 SAN to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM from San Diego to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,358 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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 from for flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $729. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to South Africa?

    While some choose either San Diego - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Diego - Cape Town Intl, San Diego - Sun City Resort Pilansberg is the most popular route from San Diego to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to South Africa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,424Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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