SAN - JNB

$969 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,345
Typical prices: $1,566-$1,313
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Tue 9/1Sun 9/13
SAN - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$969
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Wed 6/24
SAN - JNB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,347 (round-trip)
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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Cheapest • Avg $1,459 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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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

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
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JNB
42h 30m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:35 pm
JNB
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SAN
34h 35m
2 stops
$1,345Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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9:56 pm - 3:35 pm
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JNB
32h 39m
2 stops
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1:45 pm - 6:59 pm
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SAN
39h 14m
2 stops
$1,347Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:10 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
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7:45 pm - 7:49 pm
JNB
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SAN
34h 04m
2 stops
$1,411United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:15 pm - 8:35 am
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JNB
30h 20m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 9:57 pm
JNB
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SAN
34h 42m
2 stops
$1,431Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:15 pm - 8:35 am
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JNB
30h 20m
2 stops
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10:10 am - 4:45 pm
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SAN
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,447Lufthansa
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:52 pm - 4:00 am
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JNB
46h 08m
2 stops
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8:55 pm - 10:54 am
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SAN
46h 59m
2 stops
$1,463Qatar Airways
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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1:40 pm - 9:20 pm
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
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11:59 pm - 1:05 pm
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SAN
46h 06m
1 stop
$1,492KLM
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:15 am - 9:20 pm
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
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11:59 pm - 1:05 pm
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SAN
46h 06m
1 stop
$1,496KLM
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:35 pm - 7:05 am
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 3:45 pm
JNB
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SAN
39h 35m
1 stop
$1,502Lufthansa
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:15 am - 9:20 pm
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
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7:20 pm - 6:46 pm
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SAN
32h 26m
2 stops
$1,507Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

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 July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,607 and $1,918 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$969
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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 $969 for a one-way ticket and $1,345 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Johannesburg are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,452 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,481 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 5 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

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

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