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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R28 326 and R34 756 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R23 019 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 16-Sept 23).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from San Diego to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R28 326 and R34 756 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R23 019 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 16-Sept 23).

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 46m.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R26 284.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 31h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 36m. The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Cape Town round-trip from R23 886. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 86% on flights from San Diego to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R27 393. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R37 866.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from San Diego in November are about R28 475 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R18 436.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CPT?

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When flying from San Diego to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

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When you search for this flight from San Diego to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Diego to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Diego to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from San Diego shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

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Round-trip from	R23 019
One-way from	R12 337
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R28 491

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR23 886	AverageR25 022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR25 588	AverageR27 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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