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

Virgin Atlantic is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to San Diego

How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Cape Town or Johannesburg, and flying into San Diego, then you can expect flight times to average 28h 05m and 30h 35m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

British Airways, KLM and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport as of September 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to San Diego Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:35 - 16:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 10:25SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R16 079British Airways

Fri, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 9

21:20 - 14:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

27h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22:30 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 341Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

21:20 - 19:53JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

32h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:50 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 341Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

21:20 - 15:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

28h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

19:47 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 341Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

23:59 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 782KLM

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, May 25

23:59 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

46h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 864KLM

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, May 25

20:50 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

6:50 - 18:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R17 109United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 20:33CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:05 - 18:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R17 109United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

19:35 - 23:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

38h 12m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:00 - 10:25SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R17 387British Airways

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

19:35 - 16:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 10:25SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R17 517British Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

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Delta flights from South Africa to San Diego

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Delta

Nov 25

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 33m

1 stop

SAN19:53San Diego

Dec 2

SAN21:50San Diego

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 341

Delta

Nov 25

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 29m

2 stops

SAN20:49San Diego

Dec 2

SAN19:47San Diego

37h 23m

2 stops

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 455

Delta

Nov 17

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 18m

1 stop

SAN13:08San Diego

Dec 5

SAN6:15San Diego

26h 20m

2 stops

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 174

KLM flights from South Africa to San Diego

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to San Diego flight tickets

KLM

Dec 22

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 11m

1 stop

SAN12:10San Diego

May 25

SAN13:45San Diego

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 782

KLM

Dec 22

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 11m

1 stop

SAN12:10San Diego

May 25

SAN13:45San Diego

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 864

KLM

Feb 27

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

44h 12m

2 stops

SAN18:42San Diego

Mar 9

SAN10:00San Diego

26h 40m

2 stops

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

R19 723

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Tue 9/3

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R16 079

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:20-14:29

2 stops27h 09m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

22:30-19:10

1 stop34h 40m

R16 341

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:20-19:53

1 stop32h 33m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

21:50-19:10

1 stop35h 20m

R16 341

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:20-15:31

2 stops28h 11m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

19:47-19:10

2 stops37h 23m

R16 341

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

23:59-12:10

1 stop46h 11m

San Diego

Tue 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R16 782

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

23:59-12:10

1 stop46h 11m

San Diego

Tue 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R16 864

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-14:55

2 stops28h 05m

San Diego

Tue 10/11

6:50-18:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 109

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-20:33

1 stop33h 43m

San Diego

Tue 10/11

8:05-18:00

2 stops23h 55m

R17 109

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

19:35-23:47

2 stops38h 12m

San Diego

Fri 27/11

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 387

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 31/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 517

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from South Africa, with most prices found around R16 782. The month of October is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R17 190.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San Diego flight.

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Best price found	R14 690
Fastest flight time	28h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R14 690. The best return flight deal from South Africa to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 079.

The fastest flight from South Africa to San Diego takes 28h 05m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to San Diego

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Diego Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Diego

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R10 964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 758	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 238 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 824	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 245 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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