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Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR22 660
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Cape Town1 stopR22 660

Cheap Flights from San Diego to South Africa

 
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

Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15
British Airways Logo
18:00 - 7:35SAN-JNB
27h 35m1 stop
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22:00 - 16:05JNB-SAN
28h 05m1 stop
R22 052British Airways
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Thu, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
16:20 - 9:25SAN-JNB
32h 05m2 stops
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19:25 - 18:00JNB-SAN
31h 35m1 stop
R22 284American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 24
British Airways Logo
19:00 - 8:00SAN-CPT
28h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:45 - 16:10CPT-SAN
31h 25m1 stop
R22 660British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
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21:05 - 8:20SAN-JNB
49h 15m2 stops
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9:50 - 19:21JNB-SAN
43h 31m2 stops
R23 106
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 7
Qatar Airways Logo
21:35 - 16:10SAN-JNB
57h 35m2 stops
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20:25 - 20:19JNB-SAN
32h 54m2 stops
R23 303Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:05SAN-JNB
29h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:28JNB-SAN
34h 58m3 stops
R23 839Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 24
Qatar Airways Logo
9:28 - 17:25SAN-CPT
46h 57m2 stops
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12:35 - 18:47CPT-SAN
40h 12m2 stops
R24 322Qatar Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 13:05SAN-JNB
29h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:28JNB-SAN
34h 58m3 stops
R25 322Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
8:00 - 15:20SAN-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
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19:50 - 9:36CPT-SAN
22h 46m1 stop
R25 447United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
22:30 - 15:20SAN-CPT
31h 50m2 stops
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19:50 - 9:36CPT-SAN
22h 46m1 stop
R25 537United Airlines
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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 March, when tickets cost R20 694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R36 884 and R31 059 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South Africa on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to South Africa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.


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Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR10 633
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, when retur flights cost R1 007 on average. Morning departures are around 21% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 585.

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 8863 reviews
6,6Food
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
7,0Entertainment
7,7Boarding
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

6,0 GoodLeilani, Jul 2025SFO - KOA
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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