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 22h 44m and 33h 14m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 4 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport as of March 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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20:00 - 15:15

CPT

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28h 15m

1 stop

21:45 - 15:20

SAN

CPT

32h 35m

1 stop

R15 940United Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 24

22:00 - 18:50

JNB

SAN

29h 50m

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16:30 - 8:45

SAN

JNB

31h 15m

2 stops

R16 171Delta

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Sep 22

20:05 - 20:45

CPT

SAN

33h 40m

2 stops

6:15 - 21:25

SAN

CPT

30h 10m

2 stops

R16 237Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 27

7:40 - 11:50

CPT

SAN

37h 10m

1 stop

13:40 - 21:25

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CPT

22h 45m

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R16 286Delta

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 23

23:15 - 23:42

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33h 27m

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13:40 - 21:20

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JNB

22h 40m

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R16 699KLM

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

23:45 - 16:15

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25h 30m

1 stop

13:40 - 12:40

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CPT

38h 00m

2 stops

R16 716Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 21

7:40 - 11:50

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37h 10m

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13:40 - 9:45

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35h 05m

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R16 749KLM

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 19

19:35 - 17:10

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30h 35m

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16:45 - 9:25

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JNB

31h 40m

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R17 344British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Sep 21

22:00 - 18:50

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29h 50m

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8:00 - 19:40

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26h 40m

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R17 443Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Sep 23

22:00 - 18:50

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29h 50m

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22:40 - 19:40

SAN

JNB

36h 00m

1 stop

R17 674SAUDIA

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Sep 22

British Airways flights from South Africa to San Diego

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British Airways

Mar 18

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN17:10San Diego

Sept 21

SAN16:45San Diego

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 344

British Airways

Mar 18

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m

1 stop

SAN17:10San Diego

Sept 22

SAN19:40San Diego

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 889

British Airways

Mar 18

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m

1 stop

SAN17:10San Diego

Sept 21

SAN10:42San Diego

37h 43m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 103

United Airlines flights from South Africa to San Diego

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United Airlines

Apr 26

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

SAN15:15San Diego

May 24

SAN21:45San Diego

32h 35m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R15 940

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May 1

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

33h 38m

3 stops

SAN20:38San Diego

May 27

SAN11:01San Diego

37h 29m

2 stops

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

R16 303

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May 1

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

24h 16m

1 stop

SAN11:16San Diego

May 29

SAN21:45San Diego

32h 35m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R17 707

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20:00-15:15

1 stop28h 15m

San Diego

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21:45-15:20

1 stop32h 35m

R15 940

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:50

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

Tue 22/9

16:30-8:45

2 stops31h 15m

R16 171

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-20:45

2 stops33h 40m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

6:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

R16 237

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

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13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R16 286

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

23:15-23:42

2 stops33h 27m

San Diego

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1 stop22h 40m

R16 699

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

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23:45-16:15

1 stop25h 30m

San Diego

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13:40-12:40

2 stops38h 00m

R16 716

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Tue 19/5

13:40-9:45

2 stops35h 05m

R16 749

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:35-17:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

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16:45-9:25

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R17 344

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:50

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

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8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R17 443

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:50

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

Tue 22/9

22:40-19:40

1 stop36h 00m

R17 674

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from South Africa, with most prices found around R16 237. The month of February is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R16 385.

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 R18 014 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 R17 030 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 44m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to San Diego takes 22h 44m

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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 4 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport as of March 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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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 789	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 465 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 394 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 763	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 775 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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