What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to South Africa?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R12 846 Cheap Flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2026

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10:40 - 8:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

44h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R22 342Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Dec 8

8:00 - 15:20SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 22:27CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 37m2 stops Newark San Francisco

R22 881United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

21:45 - 17:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

20:00 - 11:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 881United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

7:00 - 17:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

20:50 - 11:43CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 53m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 881United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

6:35 - 17:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 22:27CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 37m2 stops Newark San Francisco

R22 881United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

6:35 - 17:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 13:43CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 53m1 stop Newark

R22 881United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

8:00 - 15:20SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 21:22CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 32m1 stop Newark

R22 881United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

6:35 - 17:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 15:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

27h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 881United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

10:47 - 8:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 19:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

43h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R23 388Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

10:47 - 8:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

60h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

44h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R23 519Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Dec 2

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6:15 - 17:50SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 12:33CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R24 924Delta

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

6:15 - 17:50SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

R25 006Delta

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

10:37 - 17:50SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 20:16CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

R25 006Delta

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

10:37 - 17:50SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:05 - 22:16CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

35h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 006Delta

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

17:15 - 6:40SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:45 - 17:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

41h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Denver Intl

R26 215Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

11:01 - 6:40SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 39m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:45 - 17:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

41h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Denver Intl

R26 297Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

19:40 - 11:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

18:50 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R28 651British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

16:22 - 11:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 38m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

18:50 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R28 651British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

16:45 - 11:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

18:50 - 15:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R28 683American Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 22

15:05 - 11:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

18:50 - 18:54CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R28 732British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

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Etihad Airways flights from San Diego to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Oct 23

SAN10:40San Diego

36h 40m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 26m

2 stops

SAN20:16San Diego

R22 342

Etihad Airways

Nov 11

SAN10:47San Diego

59h 33m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 46m

2 stops

SAN19:36San Diego

R23 388

Etihad Airways

Oct 30

SAN10:47San Diego

60h 33m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 26m

2 stops

SAN20:16San Diego

R23 519

Qatar Airways flights from San Diego to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Diego to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

SAN10:12San Diego

36h 28m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 08m

2 stops

SAN19:28San Diego

R26 477

Qatar Airways

Nov 15

SAN21:04San Diego

56h 11m

2 stops

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 09m

2 stops

SAN12:54San Diego

R26 738

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

SAN7:53San Diego

42h 02m

3 stops

DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl

Nov 20

DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl

45h 43m

3 stops

SAN0:08San Diego

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10:40-8:20

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

9:50-20:16

2 stops44h 26m

R22 342

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SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 15/10

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-22:27

2 stops34h 37m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 6/10

21:45-17:10

2 stops34h 25m

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20:00-11:25

1 stop24h 25m

R22 881

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SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

7:00-17:10

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-11:43

1 stop23h 53m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-22:27

2 stops34h 37m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-13:43

1 stop25h 53m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 15/10

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-21:22

1 stop33h 32m

R22 881

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 16/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-15:28

1 stop27h 38m

R22 881

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/11

10:47-8:20

2 stops59h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

9:50-19:36

2 stops43h 46m

R23 388

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN San Diego - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 30/10

10:47-8:20

2 stops60h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

9:50-20:16

2 stops44h 26m

R23 519

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from San Diego is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R22 522, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until April to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R23 388.

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Fastest flight time	21h 48m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to South Africa takes 21h 48m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Diego to South Africa?

Finding the right flight to South Africa from San Diego is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Diego to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from San Diego which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search for San Diego to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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