SAN - JNB

$805 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,136
Overall average: $1,416
SAUDIA
Sun 4/5Mon 4/20
SAN - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$681
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/16
SAN - JNB • 2 stops
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SAUDIA
Cheapest • from $1,136 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Johannesburg. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg $1,674 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 22h 14m (one-way)
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Johannesburg (SAN-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Johannesburg

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20
SAUDIA Logo
11:08 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
23h 32m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
9:55 pm - 1:00 pm
JNB
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SAN
24h 05m
1 stop
$1,136SAUDIA
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21
Kenya Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
20h 45m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 4:30 pm
JNB
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SAN
27h 35m
1 stop
$1,138Kenya Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 18
Delta Logo
11:58 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
22h 42m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 11:15 pm
JNB
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SAN
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,141Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:50 am
JNB
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SAN
45h 35m
1 stop
$1,149KLM
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21
KLM Logo
10:40 am - 9:20 pm
SAN
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JNB
25h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:50 am
JNB
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SAN
45h 35m
1 stop
$1,154KLM
Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
2:09 pm - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
20h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 4:38 pm
JNB
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SAN
27h 43m
1 stop
$1,156Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 pm - 1:05 pm
SAN
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JNB
30h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 3:33 pm
JNB
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SAN
34h 03m
3 stops
$1,157Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 9:20 pm
SAN
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:59 pm
JNB
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SAN
28h 44m
2 stops
$1,160KLM
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 18
Delta Logo
11:54 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
22h 46m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 10:00 pm
JNB
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SAN
33h 05m
2 stops
$1,161Delta
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21
KLM Logo
6:15 am - 9:20 pm
SAN
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 10:00 pm
JNB
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SAN
31h 45m
2 stops
$1,163KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,132 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,901 and $1,841 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$681
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $681 for a one-way ticket and $1,136 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Johannesburg from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Johannesburg, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Johannesburg are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,436 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,258 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8242 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

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