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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R11 133

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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 15 February 2026.

Thu 23/421:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 198
Thu 12/318:35
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop28h 05m
Lufthansa
Thu 19/39:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops47h 44m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2R21 342
Sat 7/37:35
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops50h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R21 357
Mon 16/28:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Delta
Wed 25/220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 32m
Delta
Deal found 12/2R21 469
Fri 1/521:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops60h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R21 994
Tue 13/1021:55
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 30/1013:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops34h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R22 425
Mon 30/321:58
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops52h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/416:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R22 616
Thu 26/322:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops55h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 16/419:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R23 348
Thu 12/315:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Thu 19/321:30
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop34h 39m
Delta
Deal found 12/2R23 699
Sat 7/38:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 9/620:00
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2R23 842

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 625

One-way from

R11 133

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 947
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 26/2-2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 52m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 37m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R33 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 163 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 15 February 2026.
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San Diego

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 12/3

18:35-7:40

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

9:30-0:14

2 stops47h 44m

R21 342

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 7/3

8:06-11:50

2 stops41h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

16:35-18:58

2 stops35h 23m

R21 357

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 30/3

21:58-11:50

2 stops52h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

16:35-20:28

2 stops36h 53m

R22 616

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 26/3

22:30-15:20

2 stops55h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

19:50-20:05

2 stops33h 15m

R23 348

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 12/3

15:00-6:10

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-23:09

1 stop34h 39m

R23 699

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 7/3

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

20:05-16:59

1 stop29h 54m

R23 842

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 7/3

8:30-16:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

20:00-15:33

1 stop28h 33m

R23 842

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 7/4

21:58-13:35

3 stops54h 37m

R11 133

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 10/3

7:35-22:50

3 stops54h 15m

R11 722

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/4

21:58-13:35

3 stops54h 37m

R12 200

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R19 717). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 629). 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 15 February 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
9 296 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 296 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 296 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 741 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 296 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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.

  • 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 R21 831. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 15% 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R19 717). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 629). 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR21 831AverageR22 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 387AverageR25 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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