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Cheapest return flight
R15 623
Typical prices: R16 403-R24 031
British Airways
Sun 23/12Fri 25/5
JNB - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R13 853
Typical prices: R15 261-R22 639
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11
CPT - SAN • 3 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 25
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
19:40 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 623British Airways
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, May 25
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 996Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
21:20 - 16:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
29h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
19:47 - 19:10SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 354Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
21:20 - 20:49JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
33h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
19:47 - 19:10SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 354Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways Logo
16:45 - 9:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R16 435British Airways
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, May 25
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:45 - 21:20SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 760KLM
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, May 25
KLM Logo
23:59 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:45 - 21:20SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 808KLM
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 5
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:56CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
26h 06m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
19:41 - 16:10SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
58h 29m3 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R17 117United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Jan 24
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:56CPT  Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego
26h 06m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 - 18:00SAN  San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Newark
R17 117United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego
30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
18:00 - 10:25SAN  San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
R17 523British Airways
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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 R15 623 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 653 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R18 417, while Durban runs a bit higher at R18 627.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at R17 101 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R22 038.

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 614 return.
•June (R24 847) and August (R22 525) 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 961 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R24 035.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

Flights under R16 403 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 R16 191
•Cape Town R16 278.

Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R13 853
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cape Town 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.

  • 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 403 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.

  • 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 R15 623 return

  • 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.

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 403 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 614 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 R6 074 per return. Morning flights to San Diego average R17 961 compared to R24 035 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 1575 reviews
7,2Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
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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.

Delayed too much. 1.5 hrs in the airport and another 1 hr in the runway. Got too late in the night. There was no proper food available.

Job well done, being treated for good and helping a lot . thanks you so much till will meet against.

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.

Our section of the aircraft in premium economy was very cold. We asked the attendants twice to raise the heat but it never happened. Even with the blanket it was chilly for 10 1/2 hours

Waited until boarding started before saying there was no overhead luggage space on the plane.

It makes no sense for several types of drinks to already be out of stock in the middle of the flight.

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.

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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