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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R13 987

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 July 2026.

Wed 16/921:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 25/213:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R26 094
Thu 5/1121:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops30h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/1113:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 32m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R27 579
Tue 4/816:45
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 7/1018:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/7R28 139
Wed 16/914:20
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/217:20
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops53h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R28 189
Tue 4/816:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1018:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R28 205
Tue 4/819:40
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Tue 6/1018:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 12m
British Airways
Deal found 16/7R28 552
Thu 5/1110:47
SAN
-
CPT
3 stops64h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1114:25
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R28 964

Find flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R26 094

One-way from

R13 987

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R41 797
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/9-25/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 08m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R57 155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 053 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 16/9

14:20-11:50

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

17:20-12:54

2 stops53h 34m

R28 189

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 16/9

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

20:50-22:42

2 stops35h 52m

R30 531
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 24/11

6:50-18:00

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/2

20:50-11:08

1 stop24h 18m

R30 531

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 28/12

6:20-18:35

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

20:50-15:20

2 stops28h 30m

R30 597

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 27/12

22:40-16:10

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

20:50-13:44

2 stops26h 54m

R30 597
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 3/1

7:00-17:20

3 stops48h 20m

R18 391
Fastest single journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 3/1

6:20-18:35

1 stop26h 15m

R21 047

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 9/8

20:52-14:10

3 stops56h 18m

R55 454

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 9/8

16:45-11:00

1 stop33h 15m

R139 262

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R22 729). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 797). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R22 729). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 797). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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