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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R12 428

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
มี.ค. 22 — มี.ค. 291
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 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026.

พฤ. 19/211:16
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 59m
Delta
พฤ. 26/221:30
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 19/2R20 875
ส. 7/37:35
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
อ. 9/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops50h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R21 358
ส. 2/521:15
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
ศ. 8/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 29m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R21 439
พฤ. 2/48:42
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
พ. 15/416:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops53h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R21 568
ศ. 3/421:58
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops52h 52m
Multiple Airlines
พฤ. 16/416:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R22 277
จ. 16/222:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 55m
Delta
พ. 25/220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 12m
Delta
Deal found 16/2R22 406
พ. 4/322:15
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Ethiopian Air
พ. 8/413:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops39h 56m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2R22 986
ส. 2/56:52
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops43h 58m
Multiple Airlines
ส. 9/516:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops50h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R23 002
พฤ. 19/222:15
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
พฤ. 26/213:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 51m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R23 405

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 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 358

One-way from

R12 428

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 212
7/3-9/6
  • 7/3-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 26m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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2/5
  • 2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 53m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R33 944 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 307 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 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cape Town that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ส. 7/3

7:35-11:50

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

อ. 9/6

16:35-9:46

2 stops50h 11m

R21 358

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ส. 2/5

21:15-11:50

2 stops53h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ศ. 8/5

16:35-20:04

2 stops36h 29m

R21 439

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

พฤ. 2/4

8:42-11:50

2 stops42h 08m

Cape Town Intl

พ. 15/4

16:35-12:52

2 stops53h 17m

R21 568

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ศ. 3/4

21:58-11:50

2 stops52h 52m

Cape Town Intl

พฤ. 16/4

16:35-20:07

2 stops36h 32m

R22 277

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ศ. 27/3

14:09-17:50

1 stop42h 41m

Cape Town Intl

อา. 5/4

20:05-9:52

1 stop22h 47m

R23 663

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ส. 7/3

8:30-16:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

อ. 9/6

20:00-10:49

1 stop23h 49m

R24 115

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ศ. 27/3

22:30-15:20

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

อา. 5/4

17:55-20:05

2 stops35h 10m

R25 033

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ศ. 27/3

21:55-17:50

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

อา. 5/4

20:05-23:09

1 stop36h 04m

R25 098

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ส. 2/5

6:52-19:45

3 stops51h 53m

R12 428

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

อ. 5/5

6:52-19:55

3 stops52h 03m

R13 782

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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 956). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 952). 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 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 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
9 325 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

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
9 325 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 325 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

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
7 755 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 325 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

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 Turkish Airlines fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 53h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Diego to Cape Town is about 15929 km.

  • 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 095. 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R19 956). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 952). 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 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR22 095AverageR23 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 670AverageR25 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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