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$727+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Diego (SAN)

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JNB — SAN
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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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 January 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$857
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$727
(Mytrip)
From South Africa to San Diego
One-way flight from South Africa to San Diego

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 1/237:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops33h 09mLufthansa
Fri 1/315:20 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/13$843
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/127:35 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/194:01 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$857
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 1/2010:00 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/238:49 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops35h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/13$904
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 1/249:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop31h 36mDelta
Sat 2/16:15 amSAN - CPT
1 stop26h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/13$920
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/206:30 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/278:00 amSAN - CPT
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$922
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/127:40 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Wed 2/1911:48 amSAN - JNB
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/12$929
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/207:30 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops37h 00mSWISS
Thu 2/274:01 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops37h 09mSWISS
Deal found 1/12$1,159
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/232:35 pmJNB - SAN
3 stops35h 22mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/319:30 pmSAN - JNB
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/13$1,298
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 7/16:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 7/47:50 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 1/207:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/216:10 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,697
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 7/110:40 amCPT - SAN
3 stops38h 26mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/46:30 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops53h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,721
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 7/11:50 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops34h 43mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/49:55 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/14$1,988

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2025.

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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

7:35 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 55m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

4:01 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 24m

$857

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/24

9:15 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops33h 51m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

6:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$920

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

7:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops35h 24m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

7:19 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops37h 16m

$922

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/20

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

San Diego

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$922

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

7:40 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops30h 29m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

11:48 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$929

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/20

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops37h 00m

San Diego

Thu 2/27

4:01 pm-3:10 pm

3 stops37h 09m

$1,159

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

6:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

7:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,531

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

10:40 am-2:06 pm

3 stops36h 26m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

7:05 am-9:25 am

3 stops41h 20m

$1,721

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

1:50 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops34h 43m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

9:55 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,988

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/11

4:00 am-3:57 pm

3 stops45h 57m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

9:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$2,226

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Africa 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.

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 January 14, 2025.

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 January 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air 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.
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
1,596 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.4
Good
8,961 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Diego. 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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $867. Users have also found prices from $1,246 and $1,561 on Delta and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to San Diego?

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Africa 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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 January 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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