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$943+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Diego (SAN)

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JNB — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$943
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,126
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 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 KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 11mKLM
Tue 5/2011:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,051
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 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.
Wed 5/76:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/203:45 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops34h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,337
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 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 5/79:00 amCPT - SAN
2 stops37h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:40 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,583
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.
Tue 7/110:40 amCPT - SAN
3 stops38h 26mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/46:30 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops53h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,824
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 7/18:05 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop35h 41mDelta
Fri 7/43:00 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,857
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 American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/204:40 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,974
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.
Tue 7/11:50 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops34h 09mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/410:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$2,097

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

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

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

11:15 pm-12:26 am

2 stops34h 11m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

11:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,051

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

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

6:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

3:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,337

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

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

9:00 am-1:13 pm

2 stops37h 13m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops36h 30m

$1,583

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

10:40 am-4:06 pm

3 stops38h 26m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

6:30 pm-9:25 am

3 stops53h 55m

$1,824

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/1

8:05 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop35h 41m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$1,857

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

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
1,301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,219 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,765 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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 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?

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$886Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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