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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R14 443

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Aug 29 — Sep 51
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 30 July 2026.

Sat 17/108:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Fri 30/1020:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Deal found 25/7R23 403
Fri 16/1015:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops41h 20m
Delta
Thu 29/1020:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop24h 54m
Delta
Deal found 25/7R23 487
Tue 6/1013:40
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
KLM
Wed 21/107:40
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R23 755
Tue 6/1010:57
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops25h 28m
KLM
Tue 27/100:30
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop45h 40m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R23 821
Thu 8/107:20
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:40
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R23 838
Tue 6/1013:40
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
KLM
Mon 26/100:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops50h 32m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R23 905
Tue 6/1010:57
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops25h 28m
KLM
Tue 20/1023:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops28h 59m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R23 989
Thu 8/107:20
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/100:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R24 005
Fri 16/1022:05
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Delta
Tue 27/100:30
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop45h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/7R24 072
Wed 14/1010:57
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 53m
Delta
Thu 29/1020:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop31h 46m
Delta
Deal found 25/7R24 156

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R23 403

One-way from

R14 443

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R42 360
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 13m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R58 280 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 480 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 17/10

6:15-17:50

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-15:04

2 stops27h 14m

R23 487
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 17/10

7:47-17:50

2 stops25h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-12:44

1 stop24h 54m

R23 487

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 19/10

10:57-5:50

2 stops33h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-12:44

1 stop24h 54m

R24 156

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 26/11

22:30-18:00

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

20:50-18:37

2 stops31h 47m

R26 647

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 26/11

21:45-18:00

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

9:30-15:45

1 stop40h 15m

R27 399

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 2/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

19:50-12:22

1 stop25h 32m

R27 800

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 2/10

6:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:00-11:25

1 stop24h 25m

R27 800

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 3/10

10:54-21:25

2 stops25h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:15-22:43

2 stops31h 28m

R27 984

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 16/9

14:20-11:50

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

17:20-18:59

2 stops35h 39m

R28 552

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/9

14:20-11:50

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-19:35

2 stops36h 00m

R29 639

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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 R23 036). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 360). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Cape Town flights typically cost between R24 891 and R33 885 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R23 403 on Delta (Oct 17–Oct 30).

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 33h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23m. 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 R23 036). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 360). 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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