Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to South Africa from $940

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SAN — JNB
Jun 12 — Jun 191

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 53 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 $1,486 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,602.

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

February can be a great time to fly to South Africa from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,555. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,234. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to 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 San Diego to South Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to South Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 7/410:05 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops38h 20mDelta
Thu 7/1111:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,006
Wed 7/101:27 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 13mDelta
Tue 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop23h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,016
Wed 7/101:13 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 27mDelta
Tue 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,020
Sat 6/89:20 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/192:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,082
Thu 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,115
Mon 7/16:55 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Mon 7/811:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,133
Wed 7/1010:29 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 31mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/62:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,138
Wed 7/101:27 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 13mDelta
Tue 8/69:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop23h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,179
Thu 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/117:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,226

San Diego to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 11/77:20 amSAN - CPT
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Sun 11/179:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,186
Thu 11/712:21 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop20h 39mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,191
Fri 11/810:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,195
Sun 11/1010:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,199
Thu 10/3112:04 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops37h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,245
Sat 10/197:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Tue 11/59:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,249
Sat 10/197:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Tue 11/59:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,253
Thu 10/315:05 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/147:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,255
Sat 9/148:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/277:20 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,288

San Diego to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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Wed 6/128:30 amSAN - CPT
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/188:00 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop27h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,921
Wed 6/127:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,984
Tue 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/185:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops37h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,358
Tue 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,363
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Mon 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$9,832
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Wed 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$10,772
Wed 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,278
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Thu 6/206:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,282
Wed 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,968

One-way flights to South Africa from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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.
Mon 9/2310:46 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops48h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$940
Wed 9/188:58 pmSAN - JNB
3 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$977
Wed 9/188:59 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,073
Tue 10/86:07 pmSAN - JNB
3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,106
Wed 9/185:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$1,183
Sun 10/65:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$1,196
Mon 9/236:15 amSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/7$1,243
Mon 10/78:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,261
Thu 10/35:15 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,275

Find flights from San Diego to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 11/7

1 stop20h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop32h 20m

$1,186

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 10/31

2 stops37h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/14

1 stop27h 55m

$1,245

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 10/18

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/4

3 stops34h 37m

$1,304

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 9/25

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/27

1 stop30h 25m

$1,308

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 11/12

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

2 stops34h 40m

$1,340

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 11/13

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

1 stop24h 11m

$1,361

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 11/10

2 stops34h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops43h 20m

$1,384

San DiegoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 10/23

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/9

2 stops33h 44m

$1,391

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 11/11

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/19

2 stops41h 12m

$1,460

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Deals found on 6/6

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa 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.
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
1,929 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,314 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Delta for just $1,186, but on average you can expect to pay $1,279.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to South Africa for under $8,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $8,000.

  • 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 $1,183. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, 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 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).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from San Diego to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,224Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,238Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,274Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,330Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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