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$1,015+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,030
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,393
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 2/236:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/67:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,015
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 2/2210:30 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/107:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,069
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 2/227:45 amSAN - JNB
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/610:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,070
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 3/67:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/89:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/222:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops37h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$1,275
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/174:04 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 16mSWISS
Wed 10/17:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 02mSWISS
Deal found 2/18$1,281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 9/1610:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops24h 40mDelta
Fri 10/311:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/18$1,349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/216:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops42h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 3/281:20 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops52h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,382
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 9/187:05 amSAN - JNB
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/2911:20 amJNB - SAN
2 stops37h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/18$1,485
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 9/1810:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Wed 10/111:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 02mKLM
Deal found 2/18$1,563
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/102:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops33h 30mAir France
Mon 7/286:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 16mAir France
Deal found 2/19$1,769

Find flights from San Diego to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to OR Tambo 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 February 20, 2025.

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 2/23

6:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

7:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,015

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 5/9

7:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,132

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,222

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 4/8

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/22

2:30 pm-6:56 pm

3 stops37h 26m

$1,275

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 3/21

10:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

7:00 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,344

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 4/6

7:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

6:50 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,349

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 3/21

6:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

1:20 pm-9:11 am

2 stops52h 51m

$1,382

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 5/10

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/2

8:40 pm-11:38 pm

3 stops35h 58m

$9,675

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,030), British Airways ($1,132), and United Airlines ($1,222) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to OR Tambo. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,360Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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