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$921+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Diego (SAN)

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JNB — SAN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Mon 11/257:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops32h 35mAir France
Mon 12/210:35 amSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 50mAir France
Deal found 11/20$935
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/2511:55 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 56mDelta
Mon 12/212:50 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/20$979
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/257:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 12/26:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,079
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1710:00 amCPT - SAN
2 stops46h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/97:10 amSAN - CPT
2 stops38h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/21$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/178:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/98:51 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops57h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/257:35 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops36h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/25:20 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/188:05 amCPT - SAN
2 stops47h 01mDelta
Mon 1/136:15 amSAN - CPT
1 stop26h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/21$1,497
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Mon 11/259:55 amJNB - SAN
3 stops40h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/211:45 amSAN - JNB
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,907
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/171:50 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops36h 03mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/109:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,945
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Wed 12/186:45 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:10 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,957
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:35 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops35h 18mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/109:30 pmSAN - JNB
3 stops60h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$2,312
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Tue 12/1710:40 amCPT - SAN
3 stops38h 56mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/99:55 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops49h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,860

Find flights from South Africa to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Diego 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 55m

San Diego

Sat 4/5

6:08 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops60h 12m

$1,047

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

7:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

San Diego

Mon 12/2

6:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,079

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/17

10:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops46h 26m

San Diego

Thu 1/9

7:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops38h 45m

$1,126

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

7:35 pm-10:27 pm

3 stops36h 52m

San Diego

Mon 12/2

5:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops30h 10m

$1,165

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

8:05 am-6:01 pm

2 stops42h 56m

San Diego

Sat 4/5

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,174

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

1:50 pm-3:52 pm

3 stops35h 02m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

9:55 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,177

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/10

11:55 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops30h 52m

San Diego

Sun 1/5

9:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,273

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

10:40 am-8:35 am

3 stops54h 55m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

7:05 am-9:25 am

3 stops41h 20m

$1,403

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

9:55 am-4:32 pm

3 stops40h 37m

San Diego

Mon 12/2

11:45 am-7:10 am

3 stops33h 25m

$1,907

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/18

6:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 20m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

6:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,957

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 ZA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from South Africa to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, British Airways and United Airlines from South Africa to San Diego have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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Very good
1,338 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

7.5
Good
663 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from South Africa?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from South Africa. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from South Africa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 South Africa to San Diego

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DeltaCheapest$734Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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