R13 821 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to South Africa

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR30 024
Durban
Durban3 stopsR30 747
George
George2 stopsR40 098
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR30 024
Durban
Durban3 stopsR30 747
George
George2 stopsR40 098

Book Cheap San Diego to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Diego to South Africa

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
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JNB
42h 30m
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17:50 - 20:01
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35h 11m
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R21 068Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
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JNB
42h 30m
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34h 35m
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R22 120Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
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JNB
42h 30m
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R22 136Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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JNB
28h 25m
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8:45 - 15:25
JNB
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39h 40m
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R22 645Lufthansa
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:15 - 3:55
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JNB
34h 40m
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12:45 - 12:54
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34h 09m
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R22 728Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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22:40 - 18:30
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JNB
34h 50m
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19:00 - 21:25
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35h 25m
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R23 270United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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JNB
35h 10m
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19:00 - 21:25
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35h 25m
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R23 336United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:53 - 10:30
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CPT
37h 37m
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19:00 - 16:41
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31h 41m
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R30 024Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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16:45 - 13:45
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GRJ
36h 00m
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16:45 - 17:50
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34h 05m
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R40 098British Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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16:45 - 13:45
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GRJ
36h 00m
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16:45 - 17:50
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34h 05m
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R40 114British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to South Africa is August, when tickets cost R17 633 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R24 864 and R21 807 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from San Diego to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR13 821
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from San Diego to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Diego to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9690 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
6,6Food
Airline reviews

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

4,0 OkayMaya, May 2026
SFO - IAH
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No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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