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Cheapest return flight
R14 932
Typical prices: R16 165-R23 682
British Airways
Sun 23/12Fri 4/5
JNB - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R15 716
Typical prices: R15 040-R22 310
British Airways
Sat 22/9
JNB - SAN • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to San Diego

 
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Recent return flight deals to San Diego

Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, May 4
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:45 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 932British Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Jan 25
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21:15 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:00 - 10:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 948British Airways
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Apr 27
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19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:45 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 252British Airways
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 396Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 20:39JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
33h 24m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:15 - 19:40SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 540Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 780Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, May 8
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:00 - 21:20SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 724KLM
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, May 5
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23:59 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:00 - 21:20SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 724KLM
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
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19:50 - 15:54CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
29h 04m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:00 - 18:00SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R16 948United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
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19:50 - 13:43CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
26h 53m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:15 - 18:00SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 45m2 stops San Francisco Newark
R16 948United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to San Diego flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to San Diego with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San Diego?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego is the cheapest route at R14 932 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego costs R18 382 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R18 150, while Durban runs a bit higher at R18 357.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at R16 852 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R21 718.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego with an average price of R16 372 return.
  • June (R24 486) and August (R22 198) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego?

Morning flights to San Diego are the cheapest at R17 701 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R23 686.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

Flights under R16 165 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San Diego at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R15 956
  • Cape Town R16 042
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Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R14 932
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego

When to book flights to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to San Diego, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San Diego?

    Virgin Atlantic operates the most flights from South Africa to San Diego at 0 per week, while British Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to San Diego. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How far is San Diego from San Diego city centre?

    San Diego is 3,3 km from San Diego city centre.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to San Diego?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to San Diego are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R14 932 return

  • How do I know if a flight to San Diego is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San Diego is around R16 165 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking San Diego flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to San Diego, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R16 165 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to San Diego in September. Return fares historically average R16 372 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R5 986 per return. Morning flights to San Diego average R17 701 compared to R23 686 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to San Diego

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San Diego? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1576 reviews
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4,0 OkayJessica, Sept 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

Good experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. Flight was slightly delayed due to airport construction, but they still arrived on time.

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

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.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Connecting flights were poor,especially in Naples.our Lufthansa air bus was a joke.way too small for that long of a flight.no room at all.couldn’t even get out of the seats to move around or go to the bathrooms.we thought we were getting an actual air bus,double decker.i will never fly that long in a plane like that again.kind of misleading to call it an air bus.we actually had more room on our buses that we used.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Lost connnection had to stayON in Chicago Was a mess

Booked economy through United - air canada treated it as standby and was almost refused boarding.

Incredible. The upgrade to Business was a phenomenal way to end my trip, beyond grateful for the generosity and hospitality.

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

Generally very good. I think their service is better than some other big names I used to travel with. Their food variety is second to none - and you can place order beforehand. Their seating design is a bit awkward for service, I'd say. Flight attendants must be tall enough - long legs and arms - to reach the window seat passenger while crossing over the isle passenger. Also appreciated the variety on entertainment.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

Service of the crews were great. Food on flight was very greasy, and salty.

Terrible, broken window and the blinded didn’t shut during the entire flight. Nobody could sleep

Horrible. Crew is not helpful. Lounge is sub standard and overcrowded. Getting to your plane is underwhelming “via a bus”. Worst experience I have had.

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