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$943+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Diego (SAN)

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Diego (SAN). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$943
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,126
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/111:15 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Sat 7/1910:10 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/20$943
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 7/166:17 amSAN - JNB
2 stops39h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,199
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/37:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/167:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,304
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/27:00 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1310:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,375
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/32:30 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops33h 29mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/1610:00 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,904
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:20 amJNB - SAN
2 stops37h 46mCathay Pacific
Thu 7/177:05 amSAN - JNB
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$2,175
This Singapore 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:45 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops59h 53mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/226:15 amSAN - JNB
2 stops62h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,924

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OR Tambo

Fly to

San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/1

11:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop45h 45m

San Diego

Sat 7/19

10:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$943

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

7:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Diego

Wed 7/16

6:17 am-7:00 am

2 stops39h 43m

$1,199

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

7:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Diego

Wed 7/16

7:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

$1,304

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/2

7:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

San Diego

Sun 7/13

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,375

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

2:30 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops33h 29m

San Diego

Wed 7/16

10:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,904

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

11:20 am-4:06 pm

2 stops37h 46m

San Diego

Thu 7/17

7:05 am-7:40 am

2 stops39h 35m

$2,175

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/15

1:45 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops59h 53m

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-6:10 am

2 stops62h 55m

$2,924

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Diego 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 OR Tambo to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego round-trip from $943. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,199, and United Airlines, from $1,375. Users have found that Delta is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to San Diego. 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$972Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$977Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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