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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R12 499

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

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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 30 March 2026.

Fri 20/119:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1217:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops35h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R22 742
Wed 8/47:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R24 999
Sat 14/118:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1112:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R25 768
Fri 24/413:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R26 845
Thu 29/1016:28
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 02m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/1119:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R27 598
Sun 3/515:21
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 09m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/513:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops38h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R27 769
Sat 18/416:41
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 49m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/513:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops40h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R28 025
Tue 7/47:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops60h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R28 248
Sat 9/521:10
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 23/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops35h 32m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R28 419
Fri 8/521:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops39h 33m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/3R28 521
Wed 6/516:41
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 49m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/619:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops49h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R28 555
Fri 8/521:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R28 624

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 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R26 162

One-way from

R12 499

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R29 325
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 35m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 39m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R87 519 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R37 492 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Cape Town 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 9/5

12:53-11:30

2 stops37h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:00-17:53

2 stops37h 53m

R30 043

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 18/4

6:20-15:20

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-20:02

3 stops33h 02m

R30 812

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 20/7

7:00-10:15

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

13:15-11:46

2 stops55h 31m

R31 257

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 22/5

7:15-21:25

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-20:39

2 stops30h 24m

R32 574
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 26/5

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

23:15-22:38

2 stops32h 23m

R32 796

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 8/4

22:30-17:50

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

23:15-23:36

2 stops33h 21m

R32 830

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 22/5

22:00-21:25

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R33 531

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 24/4

6:15-23:35

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:05-16:38

1 stop29h 33m

R34 061

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 8/5

22:00-21:25

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

R34 403

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 9/5

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

23:15-23:41

2 stops33h 26m

R35 754

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R22 006). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R31 599). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from San Diego to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 514 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 836 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 24h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 37m. The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Cape Town round-trip from R23 438. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R22 006). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R31 599). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR23 438AverageR24 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR25 108AverageR26 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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