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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R12 794

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Jan 5 — Jan 121
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 6 December 2025.

Thu 4/1221:55SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R23 927
Wed 10/128:00SAN - CPT
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Wed 17/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops36h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/12R24 079
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - CPT
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Tue 20/19:30CPT - SAN
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12R24 571
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - CPT
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Mon 19/19:30CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12R24 740
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - CPT
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Sun 18/19:30CPT - SAN
2 stops47h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12R26 587
Wed 31/127:20SAN - CPT
2 stops28h 35mKLM
Sat 17/18:00CPT - SAN
2 stops42h 36mKLM
Deal found 4/12R26 604
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - CPT
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Wed 14/19:30CPT - SAN
2 stops45h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12R27 282
Tue 30/1214:15SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 35mKLM
Fri 16/123:45CPT - SAN
2 stops32h 46mKLM
Deal found 4/12R27 502
Fri 5/129:15SAN - CPT
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 12/1218:55CPT - SAN
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12R28 553
Wed 31/1218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 20/118:55CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/12R28 637
Wed 31/1216:00SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 55mSWISS
Sun 18/19:25CPT - SAN
2 stops47h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/12R28 841
Wed 31/1218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 14/118:55CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/12R29 061

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 6 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 775

One-way from

R12 794

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R29 586
18/1-25/1
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 80h 33m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R97 619 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R37 062 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 6 December 2025.
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San Diego

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 18/1

11:03-14:35

2 stops41h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

13:50-18:51

3 stops39h 01m

R20 775

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 17/1

7:51-11:50

2 stops65h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-19:46

2 stops36h 31m

R21 825

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 24/1

7:00-16:10

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-18:48

2 stops31h 58m

R21 876

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 5/2

8:05-19:15

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-20:37

1 stop33h 07m

R21 893

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 18/1

7:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

20:50-11:45

1 stop24h 55m

R21 893

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 4/2

8:05-19:15

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-20:37

1 stop33h 07m

R21 893

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 31/1

8:10-16:10

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

20:50-18:48

2 stops31h 58m

R21 893

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 16/2

8:30-16:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

20:50-12:29

1 stop25h 39m

R21 893

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 3/2

19:55-19:15

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

21:30-18:45

2 stops31h 15m

R21 961

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 15/2

6:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-20:51

2 stops34h 01m

R21 961

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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 R19 148). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 773). 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?

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 6 December 2025.
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
9 066 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 066 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 066 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 562 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 066 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

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 United Airlines and Delta fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 22h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 06m. 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 R23 227. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 20% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R19 148). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R30 773). 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 6 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR23 227AverageR24 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 883AverageR26 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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