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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R12 603

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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 11 March 2026.

Mon 19/1022:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/1119:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R20 174
Mon 19/1022:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1118:55
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R20 190
Tue 21/48:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops41h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R21 330
Tue 17/118:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1112:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops42h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R21 509
Mon 7/922:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/913:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops40h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3R21 525
Mon 19/1021:55
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/1113:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R21 590
Wed 4/118:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/1212:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops39h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R22 502
Sat 14/321:59
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops52h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R23 186
Fri 31/720:52
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops52h 23m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/919:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R23 561
Sat 14/321:59
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops52h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R23 593
Tue 10/38:50
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops40h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/513:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops41h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R23 740

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 330

One-way from

R12 603

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 924
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 59m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R79 559 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R34 026 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 11 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 25/4

15:21-11:30

2 stops35h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-21:29

2 stops41h 29m

R26 394

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 23/4

21:45-14:35

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:50-15:15

3 stops34h 25m

R26 980

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 3/4

19:35-17:50

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:23

1 stop24h 18m

R28 168

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 23/4

16:41-11:30

2 stops33h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:00-14:05

2 stops34h 05m

R28 510

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 22/5

11:01-21:25

2 stops25h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-18:03

2 stops27h 48m

R28 527

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 23/4

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-12:52

2 stops26h 02m

R28 820

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 3/4

19:40-15:20

3 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:00-19:50

2 stops34h 50m

R29 064
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 22/6

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

20:00-10:38

1 stop23h 38m

R29 064

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 8/6

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

20:00-15:03

1 stop28h 03m

R29 064
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 30/3

8:00-10:15

2 stops41h 15m

R13 645

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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 R20 955). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 090). 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 11 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
9 413 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

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
9 413 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 413 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

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
7 781 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 413 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

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, Ethiopian Air, and Delta 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 3h 19m. 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 R22 319. 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 R20 955). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 090). 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 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR22 319AverageR23 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 909AverageR25 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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