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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from San Diego according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?

There are 6 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$946 Cheap Flights from San Diego to South Africa in 2026

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9:45 pm - 1:25 pm

SAN

JNB

30h 40m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 8:29 pm

JNB

SAN

38h 59m

3 stops

$1,496Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

7:24 am - 8:20 am

SAN

JNB

39h 56m

2 stops

9:45 am - 7:44 pm

JNB

SAN

42h 59m

2 stops

$1,510Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

6:15 am - 6:30 pm

SAN

JNB

27h 15m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 5:26 pm

JNB

SAN

28h 26m

2 stops

$1,528Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

6:35 am - 6:30 pm

SAN

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 7:53 pm

JNB

SAN

30h 53m

1 stop

$1,530United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

10:40 pm - 6:30 pm

SAN

JNB

34h 50m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 8:29 pm

JNB

SAN

31h 29m

2 stops

$1,534United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

10:55 am - 9:20 pm

SAN

JNB

25h 25m

2 stops

11:15 pm - 11:50 am

JNB

SAN

45h 35m

1 stop

$1,547KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

6:20 am - 10:40 pm

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CPT

30h 20m

2 stops

12:30 am - 12:10 pm

CPT

SAN

45h 40m

1 stop

$1,607KLM

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6

7:03 am - 10:15 am

SAN

CPT

42h 12m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

CPT

SAN

35h 00m

2 stops

$1,641Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

10:04 am - 5:30 pm

SAN

CPT

46h 26m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 10:15 pm

CPT

SAN

43h 40m

2 stops

$1,643Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Feb 25

1:00 pm - 4:35 pm

SAN

DUR

42h 35m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 8:54 pm

DUR

SAN

35h 14m

2 stops

$2,188Emirates

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1

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Delta flights from San Diego to South Africa

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Delta

Sep 1

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 13

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 27m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

$1,570

Delta

Sep 1

SAN10:17 pmSan Diego

36h 23m

2 stops

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 13

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 38m

2 stops

SAN9:53 pmSan Diego

$1,574

Delta

Jun 26

SAN6:20 amSan Diego

30h 05m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Jul 10

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

22h 21m

1 stop

SAN9:26 amSan Diego

$1,682

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to South Africa flight tickets

Lufthansa

Aug 20

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 28

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m

2 stops

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$1,733

Lufthansa

Jul 20

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 5

JNB8:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 40m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$1,746

Lufthansa

Jul 20

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 5

JNB8:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 40m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$1,751

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San DiegoJohannesburg

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SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/20

9:45 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

2:30 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops38h 59m

$1,496

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 8/15

7:24 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

9:45 am-7:44 pm

2 stops42h 59m

$1,510

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/20

6:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

10:00 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,528

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/1

6:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

10:00 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop30h 53m

$1,530

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:40 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

10:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$1,534

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,547

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 12/1

6:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/6

12:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop45h 40m

$1,607

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 9/1

7:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops42h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

7:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,641

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/16

10:04 am-5:30 pm

2 stops46h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/25

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,643

San DiegoDurban

SAN - DUR

SANDUR

San Diego

Fri 8/28

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/1

6:40 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$2,188

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,121. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,132.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	26h 55m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Diego to South Africa takes 26h 55m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
There are 6 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to South Africa as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,121	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,715 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,142	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,421 reviews	Search Delta flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $1,226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 689 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,243	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,057 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 690 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,291	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,863 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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