Cheap flights from South Africa to San Diego from R16 434

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 23:11CPT-SAN
35h 41m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 - 19:15SAN-CPT
25h 15m1 stop
R16 434Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 8
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 17:53CPT-SAN
30h 48m1 stop
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10:37 - 17:50SAN-CPT
22h 13m1 stop
R16 743Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:49CPT-SAN
30h 59m2 stops
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7:00 - 18:00SAN-CPT
25h 00m2 stops
R17 324United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
20:05 - 22:54CPT-SAN
35h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 - 17:50SAN-CPT
26h 35m2 stops
R17 669Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
Delta Logo
23:30 - 20:47JNB-SAN
30h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:52 - 10:05SAN-JNB
27h 13m2 stops
R17 760Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:54JNB-SAN
33h 54m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:22 - 7:35SAN-JNB
39h 13m2 stops
R20 338British Airways
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 3
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 23:45JNB-SAN
35h 45m2 stops
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6:22 - 7:35SAN-JNB
39h 13m2 stops
R20 447British Airways
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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 12:47CPT-SAN
36h 07m3 stops
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21:59 - 9:25SAN-CPT
49h 26m3 stops
R27 602Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 8
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:19CPT-SAN
42h 39m3 stops
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6:15 - 9:25SAN-CPT
42h 10m3 stops
R34 721Singapore Airlines
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United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:16JNB-SAN
32h 16m3 stops
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21:55 - 18:35SAN-JNB
34h 40m2 stops
R35 338United Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Diego

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Diego flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 29
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
35h 41m
1 stop
SAN23:11San Diego
Feb 8
SAN8:00San Diego
25h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
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Virgin Atlantic
Aug 29
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
30h 48m
1 stop
SAN17:53San Diego
Sept 4
SAN10:37San Diego
22h 13m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
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Virgin Atlantic
Sept 16
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 56m
2 stops
SAN20:26San Diego
Sept 23
SAN6:15San Diego
28h 25m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 469
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United Airlines flights from South Africa to San Diego

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United Airlines
Jan 29
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
30h 59m
2 stops
SAN17:49San Diego
Feb 8
SAN7:00San Diego
25h 00m
2 stops
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
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United Airlines
Dec 19
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 16m
3 stops
SAN20:16San Diego
Jan 3
SAN21:55San Diego
34h 40m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R35 338
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United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
30h 51m
2 stops
SAN15:36San Diego
Dec 26
SAN17:40San Diego
36h 30m
3 stops
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
R233 420
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

21:30-23:11

1 stop35h 41m

San Diego

Sun 8/2

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

R16 434

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

20:05-17:53

1 stop30h 48m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

10:37-17:50

1 stop22h 13m

R16 743

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-17:49

2 stops30h 59m

San Diego

Sun 8/2

7:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

R17 324

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

20:05-22:54

2 stops35h 49m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

6:15-17:50

2 stops26h 35m

R17 669

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

23:30-20:47

2 stops30h 17m

San Diego

Tue 23/9

21:52-10:05

2 stops27h 13m

R17 760

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-21:54

2 stops33h 54m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

6:22-7:35

2 stops39h 13m

R20 338

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-23:45

2 stops35h 45m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

6:22-7:35

2 stops39h 13m

R20 447

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

10:40-12:47

3 stops36h 07m

San Diego

Sun 8/2

21:59-9:25

3 stops49h 26m

R27 602

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

10:40-20:19

3 stops42h 39m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

6:15-9:25

3 stops42h 10m

R34 721

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-20:16

3 stops32h 16m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

21:55-18:35

2 stops34h 40m

R35 338

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

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

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 R17 596. The month of January is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R18 650.

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 R19 512. 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 R23 696.

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 R19 664 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 R22 432.

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 R19 933 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 R19 394 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to San Diego flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

R34 212

Fastest flight time

26h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R34 212. The best return flight deal from South Africa to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 434.
The fastest flight from South Africa to San Diego takes 26h 35m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to San Diego. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - San Diego Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Diego Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

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  • 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

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 541Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 904 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 953Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 384 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R17 337Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 465 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R17 601Free CancellationRating
7,4
655 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 514Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 224 reviews
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