How to get from San Diego to Johannesburg

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 22h 21m including the connection. Other options: via New York and London. Two tickets from $1,939.

Flights from San Diego to Johannesburg

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
22h 21m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$1,939
connection options
3
straight-line distance
10,305 mi (16,585 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
22h 21m
with the connection
San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Johannesburg flight 15h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,939
Via New York
23h 12m
with the connection
San Diego to New York flight 5h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg flight 14h 45m
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 45m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h
London to Johannesburg flight 11h 5m
two ticketsfrom $2,074

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Johannesburg?
Via Atlanta: 4h 16m to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 22h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $1,939. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Johannesburg?
Atlanta (22h 21m total), New York (23h 12m total) and London (24h 45m total).
How far is Johannesburg from San Diego?
10,305 mi (16,585 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.