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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R11 212

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Dec 16 — Dec 231
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 16 November 2025.

Sun 23/1111:02SAN - CPT
1 stop22h 13mDelta
Sun 22/221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 23mDelta
Deal found 14/11R24 916
Sat 15/1122:00SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R25 581
Fri 28/1113:23SAN - CPT
2 stops36h 47mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1220:50CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/11R26 110
Thu 18/1218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/120:35CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/11R26 964
Fri 28/117:15SAN - CPT
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - SAN
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R27 390
Fri 28/1122:00SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R27 595
Sun 23/1122:00SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/213:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 51mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R28 448
Sun 23/118:00SAN - CPT
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Sun 30/1121:30CPT - SAN
1 stop36h 13mDelta
Deal found 14/11R29 268

Cheap 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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 564

One-way from

R11 212

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 455
17/2-17/3
  • 17/2-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 31m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R98 946 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R37 596 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 16 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cape Town that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 14/4

8:00-11:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

16:40-20:00

2 stops36h 20m

R21 076

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 24/1

8:10-16:10

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-16:38

2 stops29h 48m

R21 878

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 17/2

6:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

R23 755

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 21/3

19:00-12:10

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:35-17:10

1 stop29h 35m

R23 807

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 17/2

6:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

20:50-16:38

2 stops29h 48m

R23 824

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 28/2

6:15-10:30

2 stops42h 15m

R13 004

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 1/3

12:35-10:00

2 stops35h 25m

R13 055

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 27/2

8:00-10:00

3 stops40h 00m

R13 106

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 27/2

8:50-10:30

2 stops39h 40m

R13 704

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 28/3

8:00-22:50

3 stops53h 50m

R13 789

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

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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 R19 267). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 991). 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.

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 16 November 2025.
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
9 016 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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
9 016 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 016 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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
7 526 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 016 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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 United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 22h. 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.

  • 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 392. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 20% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R19 267). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 991). 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 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR23 392AverageR24 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR25 059AverageR26 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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