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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Diego from $878

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-SAN
31h 02m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 7:15 pmSAN-CPT
20h 59m1 stop
$879Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-SAN
31h 02m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:16 pm - 7:15 pmSAN-CPT
20h 59m1 stop
$881Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-SAN
28h 10m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 10:25 amSAN-JNB
34h 50m2 stops
$962American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-SAN
32h 00m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 10:25 amSAN-JNB
34h 50m2 stops
$968American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 8:47 pmCPT-SAN
33h 57m1 stop
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7:00 am - 6:00 pmSAN-CPT
25h 00m2 stops
$980United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
7:35 pm - 11:06 pmCPT-SAN
36h 31m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 7:15 pmSAN-CPT
24h 30m2 stops
$983Delta
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:45 amCPT-SAN
22h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 7:15 pmSAN-CPT
35h 45m1 stop
$986Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-SAN
30h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 10:25 amSAN-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
$1,042British Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 9:59 pmJNB-SAN
36h 24m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 10:25 amSAN-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
$1,053British Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 8:05 pmCPT-SAN
33h 15m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:10 pmSAN-CPT
23h 10m2 stops
$1,090United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13

American Airlines flights from South Africa to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on South Africa to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 5
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
34h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$962
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American Airlines
Feb 5
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
2 stops
SAN8:00 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
34h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$968
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American Airlines
Feb 5
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,034
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Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Diego

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Diego flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 3
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
31h 02m
1 stop
SAN6:32 pmSan Diego
Nov 10
SAN12:16 pmSan Diego
20h 59m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$879
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 6
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
31h 02m
1 stop
SAN6:32 pmSan Diego
Nov 13
SAN12:16 pmSan Diego
20h 59m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$881
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Virgin Atlantic
Oct 1
JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 51m
2 stops
SAN7:31 pmSan Diego
Oct 15
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
23h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$969
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

9:30 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop31h 02m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

12:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$879

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

9:30 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop31h 02m

San Diego

Thu 11/13

12:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$881

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

1:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$962

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

1:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

$968

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop33h 57m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$980

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/23

7:35 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops36h 31m

San Diego

Thu 10/30

9:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$983

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/21

8:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop22h 40m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

10:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$986

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,042

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

7:35 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops36h 24m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$1,053

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

8:50 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops33h 15m

San Diego

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,090

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $966.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to San Diego is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,029. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $1,254. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

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 $1,079 when searching weeks out. 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 $997 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San Diego flight.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 license 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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DeltaPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,974 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $957Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,027Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,391 reviews
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