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$1,014+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg

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SAN — JNB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/67:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,014
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 2/207:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,084
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Thu 10/29:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/29$1,290
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1611:05 amSAN - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/237:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,303
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1211:25 amSAN - JNB
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1910:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,310
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/182:35 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/29$1,352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/87:55 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops46h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 2/198:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops45h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,356
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops41h 20mSWISS
Thu 10/27:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops35h 12mSWISS
Deal found 1/29$1,440
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/167:20 amSAN - JNB
3 stops35h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/238:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,579
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/78:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops37h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/2111:05 amJNB - SAN
2 stops44h 08mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/29$1,583
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/11:55 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Wed 6/1111:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 02mKLM
Deal found 1/29$9,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:00 amSAN - JNB
3 stops48h 15mEmirates
Thu 6/127:10 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Deal found 1/29$25,848

Find flights from San Diego to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Johannesburg 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 2/22

6:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

7:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,014

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 3/16

7:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

7:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,084

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 3/16

11:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

7:40 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$1,303

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 2/12

11:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

10:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,310

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 4/7

6:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

6:50 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,326

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 3/11

9:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

2:35 pm-3:52 pm

3 stops34h 17m

$1,352

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 2/11

8:30 am-9:25 am

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

1:20 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,417

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 3/16

7:20 am-3:55 am

3 stops35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

8:00 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,579

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 6/1

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

11:15 pm-12:17 am

2 stops34h 02m

$9,286

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-4:15 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

7:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$25,848

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Johannesburg is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Johannesburg. 5 airlines have flights from San Diego to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Johannesburg is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,014 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,084 and $1,310 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Johannesburg

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,232Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,360Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,400Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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