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

Qatar Airways and Lufthansa 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 December 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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11:11 - 19:00

SAN

JNB

21h 49m1 stop

21:55 - 18:51

JNB

SAN

30h 56m1 stop

R18 982Delta

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

7:45 - 18:35

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JNB

24h 50m2 stops

22:00 - 12:27

JNB

SAN

24h 27m1 stop

R19 049United Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2

7:05 - 22:05

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JNB

29h 00m2 stops

19:20 - 18:51

JNB

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33h 31m2 stops

R19 451Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

10:37 - 22:05

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JNB

25h 28m2 stops

19:20 - 18:53

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33h 33m2 stops

R19 468Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

7:00 - 18:35

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JNB

25h 35m1 stop

19:45 - 19:54

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SAN

34h 09m2 stops

R19 836Lufthansa

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

17:35 - 7:05

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JNB

27h 30m1 stop

19:45 - 16:45

JNB

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30h 00m2 stops

R20 239Lufthansa

Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Mar 21

10:52 - 10:50

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CPT

37h 58m2 stops

15:15 - 20:49

CPT

SAN

39h 34m3 stops

R22 835SWISS

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24

12:49 - 10:50

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CPT

36h 01m3 stops

15:15 - 20:49

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39h 34m3 stops

R23 154SWISS

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24

18:00 - 10:40

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54h 40m2 stops

11:15 - 16:10

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38h 55m2 stops

R27 593British Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

18:00 - 10:40

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DUR

54h 40m2 stops

11:15 - 16:10

DUR

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38h 55m2 stops

R27 610British Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1

British Airways flights from San Diego to South Africa

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British Airways

Jan 21

SAN18:00San Diego

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m

1 stop

SAN16:10San Diego

R20 724

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British Airways

Mar 5

SAN18:00San Diego

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN17:10San Diego

R20 741

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Feb 5

SAN18:00San Diego

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN16:10San Diego

R21 964

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to South Africa

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United Airlines

Jan 25

SAN7:45San Diego

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 27m

1 stop

SAN12:27San Diego

R19 049

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United Airlines

Mar 5

SAN8:45San Diego

23h 50m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 9

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 29m

2 stops

SAN0:14San Diego

R19 987

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Jan 21

SAN7:00San Diego

25h 35m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 25

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 35m

2 stops

SAN9:20San Diego

R20 088

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11:11-19:00

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21:55-18:51

1 stop30h 56m

R18 982

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 25/1

7:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-12:27

1 stop24h 27m

R19 049

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 5/2

7:05-22:05

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:20-18:51

2 stops33h 31m

R19 451

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 17/1

10:37-22:05

2 stops25h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

19:20-18:53

2 stops33h 33m

R19 468

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 17/1

7:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

19:45-19:54

2 stops34h 09m

R19 836

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 15/2

17:35-7:05

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:45-16:45

2 stops30h 00m

R20 239

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SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 10/2

10:52-10:50

2 stops37h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

15:15-20:49

3 stops39h 34m

R22 835

San DiegoCape Town

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San Diego

Tue 10/2

12:49-10:50

3 stops36h 01m

Cape Town Intl

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15:15-20:49

3 stops39h 34m

R23 154

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San Diego

Wed 4/2

18:00-10:40

2 stops54h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/2

11:15-16:10

2 stops38h 55m

R27 593

San DiegoDurban

SAN - DUR

SANDUR

San Diego

Wed 28/1

18:00-10:40

2 stops54h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/2

11:15-16:10

2 stops38h 55m

R27 610

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 892, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until March to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 093.

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 R21 793. 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 R27 552. 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 R16 876 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 R26 560.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	23h 35m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to South Africa takes 23h 35m

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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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 December 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R22 965	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 595 reviews		Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R24 601	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 093 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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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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