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$578+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$578
(SWISS)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,268
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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 March 28, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/111:25 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops58h 55mSWISS
Sun 5/187:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 49mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$1,093
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 9/16:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/157:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,123
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/711:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/167:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/114:40 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/189:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,169
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 3/309:30 pmSAN - JNB
3 stops45h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/610:50 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops49h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/236:34 amSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 46mDelta
Wed 8/139:55 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop26h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,470
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1011:00 amSAN - JNB
2 stops38h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 8/298:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/27$1,532
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/171:55 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Wed 6/2511:15 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 14mKLM
Deal found 3/27$1,569
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 3/307:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 4/69:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,039
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/207:00 amSAN - JNB
3 stops42h 15mEmirates
Sat 6/71:25 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Deal found 3/27$25,757

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

1:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops58h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

7:35 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$1,093

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 9/1

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

7:00 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,123

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 4/7

11:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

7:35 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops49h 25m

$1,156

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

4:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,169

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 5/23

6:34 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

9:55 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop26h 28m

$1,470

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 8/10

11:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/29

8:40 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,532

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 6/17

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/25

11:15 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,569

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 4/6

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

10:50 pm-3:38 pm

3 stops49h 48m

$1,611

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 6/16

7:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/25

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$2,056

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-10:15 am

3 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$25,757

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,896 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, SWISS ($578), United Airlines ($1,088), and American Airlines ($1,169) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have found that SWISS is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    $1,147 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Delta, with prices starting from $1,226 and $1,513, respectively.

  • 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,169Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,391Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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