Which airlines fly to San Diego?

British Airways, United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to San Diego on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to San Diego with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

KLM Flights to San Diego

The most popular airline for flights to San Diego on momondo is KLM, which operates 16 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, with the best deal for KLM flights to San Diego being R16 069 (return, Cape Town Intl to San Diego, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1 406 KLM reviews, it is rated 7,7 by momondo users.

Virgin Atlantic Flights to San Diego

R16 453 is the best return Virgin Atlantic deal to San Diego found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Virgin Atlantic has 17 flights to San Diego most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 670 momondo users have reviewed Virgin Atlantic, scoring the airline a 7,5/10 on average.

How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into San Diego, then you can expect flight times to average 28h 10m and 29h 35m, respectively.

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22:00 - 18:05JNB-SAN

30h 05m2 stops

13:23 - 7:35SAN-JNB

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R16 162American Airlines

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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

22:00 - 16:10JNB-SAN

28h 10m1 stop

10:51 - 10:25SAN-JNB

37h 34m2 stops

R16 644American Airlines

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22:00 - 22:47JNB-SAN

34h 47m2 stops

12:16 - 19:00SAN-JNB

20h 44m1 stop

R16 696Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

22:00 - 22:47JNB-SAN

34h 47m2 stops

6:24 - 19:00SAN-JNB

26h 36m1 stop

R16 748Virgin Atlantic

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19:20 - 16:26JNB-SAN

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7:00 - 22:05SAN-JNB

29h 05m2 stops

R17 316KLM

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19:20 - 16:26JNB-SAN

31h 06m2 stops

7:00 - 22:05SAN-JNB

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R17 350KLM

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22:00 - 16:10JNB-SAN

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18:00 - 10:25SAN-JNB

30h 25m1 stop

R18 125British Airways

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22:00 - 16:10JNB-SAN

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R18 176British Airways

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22:00 - 21:56JNB-SAN

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22:00 - 18:35SAN-JNB

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R18 641United Airlines

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Fri, Dec 19 - Tue, Jan 13

22:00 - 21:56JNB-SAN

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Mon 10/11

22:00-18:05

2 stops30h 05m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

13:23-7:35

2 stops32h 12m

R16 162

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:10

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San Diego

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2 stops37h 34m

R16 644

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-22:47

2 stops34h 47m

San Diego

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12:16-19:00

1 stop20h 44m

R16 696

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-22:47

2 stops34h 47m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

6:24-19:00

1 stop26h 36m

R16 748

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:20-16:26

2 stops31h 06m

San Diego

Thu 15/1

7:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

R17 316

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:20-16:26

2 stops31h 06m

San Diego

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7:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

R17 350

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 125

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 176

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-21:56

2 stops33h 56m

San Diego

Tue 13/1

22:00-18:35

2 stops34h 35m

R18 641

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-21:56

2 stops33h 56m

San Diego

Tue 13/1

22:00-18:35

2 stops34h 35m

R18 693

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from South Africa, with most prices found around R16 076. The month of February is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R16 627.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to San Diego is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as R18 495. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R22 461.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

Flying to San Diego from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R18 638 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Diego is in the morning when prices are around R21 262.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around R18 535 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from South Africa for as low as R17 161 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	January	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Diego costs on average just R16 076 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	26% more expensive	It costs about R23 443 for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	440% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to San Diego from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap San Diego flight deals and tips

Summary info about San Diego flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R14 441
Best Round-Trip Price	R16 162
Fastest flight time	31h 15m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to San Diego from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 441 (Cape Town Intl to San Diego).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Diego from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 162 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego).

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The fastest flight to San Diego from South Africa takes 31h 15m (Cape Town Intl to San Diego).

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July has the highest demand for flights to San Diego, with a 14% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Diego

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

The best time to book a flight to San Diego from South Africa is 5 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R18 535.

Is there an alternative airport near San Diego?

Those flying to San Diego could potentially find better pricing at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport (47 km from San Diego city centre), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (126 km from San Diego city centre), Palm Springs Airport (138 km from San Diego city centre), Long Beach Municipal Airport (153 km from San Diego city centre) or Ontario Airport (155 km from San Diego city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San Diego?

The cheapest airport near San Diego is typically Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, with an average price of R1 793/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San Diego Airport?

The number of operators available for flights to San Diego Airport is 6 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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