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$1,162+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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SAN — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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$1,162
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Average price

$1,440
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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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 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 1/19$1,162
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 4/77:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 5/159:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Mon 5/59:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops34h 57mDelta
Deal found 1/19$1,314
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:10 amSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/137:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,324
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/119:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/122:35 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops34h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:55 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2110:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,334
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:55 amSAN - JNB
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Sun 4/2711:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 33mKLM
Deal found 1/19$1,341
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 4/56:15 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops28h 55mAir France
Fri 4/256:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 06mAir France
Deal found 1/19$1,374
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/258:30 amSAN - JNB
2 stops45h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 2/151:20 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops38h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,419
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:20 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Sun 12/211:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops60h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,522
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:22 amSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 13mEtihad Airways
Fri 4/259:55 amJNB - SAN
2 stops43h 26mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,698
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:30 amSAN - JNB
3 stops35h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/108:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,916

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 January 21, 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

$1,162

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 4/7

7:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,232

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

9:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,314

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 3/6

7:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/13

7:40 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops31h 17m

$1,324

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 2/11

9:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

2:35 pm-3:52 pm

3 stops34h 17m

$1,332

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 4/3

10:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/27

11:15 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,341

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

3:05 pm-11:37 am

2 stops29h 32m

$1,343

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 4/5

6:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/25

6:50 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,374

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/26

1:35 pm-8:15 am

2 stops51h 40m

$1,476

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 4/2

11:22 am-8:35 am

2 stops36h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/25

9:55 am-8:21 pm

2 stops43h 26m

$1,698

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

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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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways from San Diego to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,696 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 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 ($1,162), British Airways ($1,232), and Delta ($1,314) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,360Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,400Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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