Which airlines fly to San Diego?

British Airways, United Airlines and KLM 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 40% 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.

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

Qatar Airways, Delta, and British Airways are the most popular carriers 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 26h 20m and 32h 36m, respectively.

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 August 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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19:50 - 19:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 03m1 stop Newark

8:00 - 15:20SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 275United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

19:50 - 20:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 55m2 stops Newark San Francisco

6:40 - 15:20SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 275United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

19:50 - 17:46CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 56m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 - 15:20SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 275United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

23:15 - 20:37JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

30h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

22:30 - 19:40SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 488Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

23:15 - 22:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

32h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

22:20 - 19:40SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 488Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

23:15 - 22:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

32h 36m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

21:40 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 553Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Dec 31

22:10 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

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

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R18 812British Airways

Tue, Dec 22 - Sun, Jan 10

22:10 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

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

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R18 812British Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 12

22:10 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

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

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R18 812British Airways

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 12

23:15 - 19:13JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

28h 58m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:40 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R20 054KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

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Delta flights from South Africa to San Diego

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Delta

Sept 21

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 18m

2 stops

SAN22:33San Diego

Oct 1

SAN22:20San Diego

36h 20m

2 stops

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 488

Delta

Oct 5

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 36m

2 stops

SAN22:51San Diego

Dec 31

SAN21:40San Diego

35h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 553

Delta

Sept 18

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

Sept 25

SAN22:20San Diego

34h 30m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R18 746

United Airlines flights from South Africa to San Diego

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United Airlines

Sept 19

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

33h 03m

1 stop

SAN19:53San Diego

Sept 26

SAN8:00San Diego

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R17 275

United Airlines

Sept 18

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m

1 stop

SAN12:50San Diego

Sept 25

SAN22:20San Diego

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 308

United Airlines

Sept 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 24m

2 stops

SAN21:24San Diego

Sept 23

SAN18:28San Diego

39h 02m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 008

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

19:50-19:53

1 stop33h 03m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R17 275

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

19:50-20:45

2 stops33h 55m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

6:40-15:20

2 stops23h 40m

R17 275

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

19:50-17:46

2 stops30h 56m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R17 275

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R17 488

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-22:33

2 stops32h 18m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

22:20-19:40

2 stops36h 20m

R17 488

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

23:15-22:51

2 stops32h 36m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

21:40-19:10

1 stop35h 30m

R17 553

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Sun 10/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R18 812

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Tue 12/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R18 812

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Tue 12/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R18 812

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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-19:13

2 stops28h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R20 054

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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 197. The month of November is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R16 605.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San Diego flight.

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Fastest flight time	26h 20m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to San Diego takes 26h 20m

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 4 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Diego Airport as of August 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 394	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 555 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 761	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 147 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 074 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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