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

Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 21h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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Round-trip from	R24 045
One-way from	R13 858
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 157

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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 R22 664). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 169). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 444 and R27 676 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R24 045 on United Airlines (Nov 26–Dec 7).

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Cape Town?
Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 21h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34m. The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 R22 664). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 169). 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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San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 444 and R27 676 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R24 045 on United Airlines (Nov 26–Dec 7).

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San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 444 and R27 676 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R24 045 on United Airlines (Nov 26–Dec 7).