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R19 172+ Cheap flights to San Diego

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May 20 — May 271
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Flights to San Diego in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 May 2025.

Return from

R19 172

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 048
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 381 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 176 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 May 2025.

Sun 22/621:15JNB - SAN
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 7/716:40SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R19 172
Sun 28/918:50JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Sat 4/1022:10SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/5R19 537
Sun 22/623:15JNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/79:59SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R21 290
Sun 22/618:50JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 32mAir France
Mon 7/79:59SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 31mAir France
Deal found 14/5R21 381
Sun 28/914:30JNB - SAN
3 stops33h 33mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R24 485
Sat 28/621:15JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/714:27SAN - JNB
2 stops31h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5R25 672
Sun 22/619:35JNB - SAN
3 stops59h 39mSWISS
Mon 7/76:35SAN - JNB
2 stops41h 45mSWISS
Deal found 14/5R27 133
Sat 28/619:00JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/710:41SAN - JNB
3 stops36h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/5R37 157

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

21:15-14:50

1 stop26h 35m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

16:40-9:25

1 stop31h 45m

R19 172

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

18:50-15:20

2 stops29h 30m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:10-19:40

2 stops36h 30m

R19 537

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

23:15-12:00

1 stop45h 45m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

9:59-8:30

2 stops37h 31m

R21 290

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

18:50-15:22

2 stops29h 32m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

9:59-8:30

2 stops37h 31m

R21 381

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

14:30-15:03

3 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-13:05

2 stops29h 50m

R24 485

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

21:15-18:33

2 stops30h 18m

San Diego

Sat 5/7

14:27-7:00

2 stops31h 33m

R25 672

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

19:35-22:14

3 stops59h 39m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

6:35-9:20

2 stops41h 45m

R27 133

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

19:00-18:35

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Sat 5/7

10:41-8:35

3 stops36h 54m

R37 157

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-17:11

2 stops31h 21m

R23 152

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

19:50-7:41

2 stops44h 51m

R24 850

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Deals found on 14/5

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Best time to book a flight to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Diego

When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Diego, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego takes 26 hours 35 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego are United Airlines, KLM and Air France.

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 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 15 May 2025.

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

FAQs about flying to San Diego

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

    If you book a flight to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 4,2 km from the centre of San Diego.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does San Diego have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0,0 km away from San Diego).

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