Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Africa from $783

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — JNB
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to South Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to South Africa, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 28% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,492 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,708.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to South Africa?

June can be a great time to fly to South Africa from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,413. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $1,044. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to South Africa (SAN - ZA)?

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.

Cheap British Airways flights from San Diego to South Africa

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights heading from San Diego to South Africa. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to South Africa

Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from San Diego and landing in South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap San Diego to South Africa flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SAN to South Africa flights for September, October
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

San Diego to South Africa 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Africa from San Diego found for this year
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

One-way flights to South Africa from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to South Africa
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Diego to South Africa can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from San Diego to South Africa can use the search form above.

Find flights from San Diego to South Africa within your budget

Use the slider to find flights from San Diego to South Africa that fit your budget.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,176 - $1,388

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 10/29

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/30

2 stops40h 15m

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 11/7

2 stops31h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/14

1 stop30h 25m

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 11/7

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/14

1 stop30h 25m

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 2/23

2 stops31h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/3

2 stops33h 36m

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 3/6

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/18

3 stops33h 42m

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 2/17

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/3

1 stop30h 41m

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 1/10

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/20

1 stop39h 55m

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 11/23

1 stop33h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/8

2 stops36h 31m

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 1/10

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/19

2 stops33h 14m

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, American Airlines and SWISS 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Big mess boarding.. groups not called separately. Flight attendant not pleasant

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to South Africa flights.

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.

Can I find flights from San Diego to South Africa for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to South Africa for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,176, but on average you can expect to pay $1,308.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $783. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Air France, 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?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to South Africa?

What does SAN to JNB mean?

This is defined as San Diego Airport (SAN) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to South Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,204Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
British AirwaysCheapest$1,223Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
American AirlinesCheapest$1,265Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaCheapest$1,268Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
KLMCheapest$1,293Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,616Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.