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$699+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Africa

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SAN — JNB
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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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 April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,175
(Ovago)

One-way from

$699
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,374
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 April 30, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/129:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/262:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,175
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Mon 5/267:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 01mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,209
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 9/44:40 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 9/189:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 9/45:01 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/189:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,245
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/227:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,333
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/278:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/159:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/257:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,373
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:50 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/284:31 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops33h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,413
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2710:15 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/172:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/247:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops39h 03mDelta
Thu 11/139:30 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,523
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/88:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Sun 6/2911:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/29$1,567

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 5/12

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/26

2:30 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops33h 29m

$1,175

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 5/12

4:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/26

7:35 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$1,209

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 9/4

4:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,240

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 9/4

5:01 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,245

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 6/15

10:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

7:00 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,333

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 8/27

8:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,367

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 6/15

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/25

7:00 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,373

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 5/28

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,409

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 5/28

4:31 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,413

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 8/27

10:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

2:35 pm-3:03 pm

3 stops33h 28m

$1,417

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

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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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to South Africa. 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 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,206. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,424Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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