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

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa is 2 as of July 2025.

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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20:40 - 11:50SAN-CPT

30h 10m2 stops

16:35 - 16:34CPT-SAN

32h 59m2 stops

R22 599

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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 22

22:00 - 13:05SAN-JNB

29h 05m2 stops

14:30 - 15:28JNB-SAN

34h 58m3 stops

R22 724Ethiopian Air

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3

18:00 - 8:00SAN-CPT

28h 00m1 stop

22:00 - 16:05CPT-SAN

28h 05m1 stop

R22 742British Airways

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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22

18:00 - 12:10SAN-CPT

32h 10m1 stop

19:00 - 16:05CPT-SAN

31h 05m1 stop

R22 814British Airways

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8:33 - 9:35SAN-JNB

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16:40 - 11:00SAN-CPT

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18:55 - 19:27CPT-SAN

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R23 745American Airlines

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22:30 - 15:20SAN-CPT

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9:15 - 8:40SAN-JNB

37h 25m2 stops

13:45 - 19:44JNB-SAN

39h 59m2 stops

R24 837Qatar Airways

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Delta flights from San Diego to South Africa

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Delta

Sept 19

SAN6:15San Diego

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB23:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 48m

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SAN19:18San Diego

R24 927

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Sept 12

SAN6:20San Diego

30h 05m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 19

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

SAN18:10San Diego

R25 840

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Sept 3

SAN22:30San Diego

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 27

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

28h 51m

2 stops

SAN19:06San Diego

R25 930

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United Airlines

Sept 7

SAN22:30San Diego

31h 50m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

26h 05m

1 stop

SAN12:55San Diego

R23 852

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Sept 7

SAN21:45San Diego

32h 35m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

32h 23m

1 stop

SAN19:13San Diego

R23 906

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Oct 12

SAN6:15San Diego

26h 30m

2 stops

JNB17:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 30

JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

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SAN12:40San Diego

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Mon 22/9

16:35-16:34

2 stops32h 59m

R22 599

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22:00-13:05

2 stops29h 05m

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14:30-15:28

3 stops34h 58m

R22 724

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SAN - CPT

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Sat 15/11

18:00-8:00

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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22:00-16:05

1 stop28h 05m

R22 742

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Sat 15/11

18:00-12:10

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

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19:00-16:05

1 stop31h 05m

R22 814

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SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 10/9

8:33-9:35

2 stops40h 02m

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20:25-20:19

2 stops32h 54m

R23 745

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SAN - CPT

SANCPT

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16:40-11:00

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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18:55-19:27

2 stops33h 32m

R23 745

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22:30-15:20

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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19:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

R23 852

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SAN - CPT

SANCPT

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Sat 15/11

18:00-10:20

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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22:00-20:48

2 stops32h 48m

R23 888

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SAN - CPT

SANCPT

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Sun 7/9

21:45-15:20

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

19:50-19:13

1 stop32h 23m

R23 906

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SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 2/12

9:15-8:40

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

13:45-19:44

2 stops39h 59m

R24 837

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 736, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 384.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from San Diego. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was R23 293. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from San Diego to South Africa on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R29 449. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from San Diego in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R18 038 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R28 388.

Cheap San Diego to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Diego to South Africa

Best price found	R15 096
Fastest flight time	22h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Diego in the past 72 hours is R15 096. The best return flight deal from San Diego to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R22 599.

The fastest flight from San Diego to South Africa takes 22h 20m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Diego Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and San Diego Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa is 2 as of July 2025.
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.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Diego to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 111	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 208 reviews		Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R26 295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 899 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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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.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to South Africa?

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from San Diego to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from San Diego. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.