Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R25 851.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from San Diego to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Diego to Cape Town?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 46m.

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

Airlines like Delta fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 35h 15m. 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 R23 493. 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.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R21 818. Delta flights start at R22 229 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at R33 147 one-way.

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?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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.

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R21 510+ Flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Q: 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 R22 692 and R26 463 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R21 510 on KLM (Nov 15-Nov 22).

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Sat 15/117:18SAN - CPT

2 stops28h 37mKLM

Sat 22/1123:45CPT - SAN

2 stops32h 35mKLM

Deal found 28/10R21 510

Sat 15/1113:10SAN - CPT

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/119:30CPT - SAN

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R21 801

Sat 15/1122:00SAN - CPT

2 stops35h 15mDelta

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SAN

2 stops44h 07mDelta

Deal found 29/10R21 818

Thu 4/1211:05SAN - CPT

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Sun 14/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop30h 48mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 744

Fri 5/1222:30SAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mDelta

Sun 14/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop30h 48mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 898

Sun 23/118:00SAN - CPT

1 stop25h 15mDelta

Sun 22/221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop25h 48mDelta

Deal found 28/10R23 309

Fri 5/127:20SAN - CPT

2 stops28h 35mDelta

Fri 12/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop25h 32mDelta

Deal found 29/10R23 446

Fri 5/127:50SAN - CPT

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Thu 11/1221:30CPT - SAN

2 stops28h 56mDelta

Deal found 29/10R23 532

Sat 6/1222:30SAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mDelta

Sat 13/128:00CPT - SAN

2 stops45h 17mDelta

Deal found 29/10R23 549

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Sat 15/1122:00SAN - CPT

2 stops35h 15mDelta

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SAN

2 stops44h 07mDelta

Deal found 29/10R21 818

Sun 7/128:00SAN - CPT

1 stop25h 15mDelta

Sun 14/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop27h 51mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 744

Sun 7/126:15SAN - CPT

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Mon 15/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop25h 32mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 744

Thu 4/128:00SAN - CPT

1 stop25h 15mDelta

Sun 14/1221:30CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 42mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 812

Thu 4/129:50SAN - CPT

2 stops23h 25mDelta

Fri 12/1221:30CPT - SAN

2 stops35h 25mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 812

Thu 4/129:50SAN - CPT

2 stops23h 25mDelta

Mon 15/1221:30CPT - SAN

2 stops31h 47mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 812

Thu 4/1211:05SAN - CPT

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Thu 11/1221:30CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 42mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 812

Sat 6/1222:30SAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mDelta

Mon 15/1221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop30h 48mDelta

Deal found 29/10R22 898

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Sat 15/117:18SAN - CPT

2 stops28h 37mKLM

Sat 22/1123:45CPT - SAN

2 stops32h 35mKLM

Deal found 28/10R21 510

Sat 15/1113:10SAN - CPT

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/119:30CPT - SAN

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R21 801

Sat 15/1122:00SAN - CPT

2 stops35h 15mDelta

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SAN

2 stops44h 07mDelta

Deal found 29/10R21 818

Sat 15/1122:00SAN - CPT

2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1113:50CPT - SAN

3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R24 200

Sat 15/1118:00SAN - CPT

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 22/1119:00CPT - SAN

1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/10R24 458

Sun 23/118:00SAN - CPT

1 stop25h 15mDelta

Sun 22/221:30CPT - SAN

1 stop25h 48mDelta

Deal found 28/10R23 309

Sun 23/1122:00SAN - CPT

2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 22/215:25CPT - SAN

3 stops58h 16mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R25 726

Sun 23/118:00SAN - CPT

1 stop25h 15mDelta

Sun 30/1121:30CPT - SAN

1 stop32h 43mDelta

Deal found 28/10R29 308

One-way flights from San Diego to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

Wed 24/1217:40SAN - CPT

2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/10R21 818

Wed 24/1222:30SAN - CPT

1 stop34h 45mDelta

Deal found 28/10R22 229

Thu 18/1211:05SAN - CPT

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/10R33 147

Thu 18/1216:04SAN - CPT

2 stops27h 46mAir France

Deal found 29/10R33 421

Thu 18/1212:24SAN - CPT

1 stop20h 51mDelta

Deal found 28/10R43 499

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R21 510
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R26 720

KLM
15/11-22/11
4 total stops
61h 12m total
San Diego to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R100 833 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 15/11

22:00-19:15

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

8:00-18:07

2 stops44h 07m

R21 818

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 7/12

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

21:30-15:21

1 stop27h 51m

R22 744

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 7/12

6:15-19:15

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

21:30-13:02

1 stop25h 32m

R22 744

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/12

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

21:30-18:12

2 stops30h 42m

R22 812

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/12

9:50-19:15

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

21:30-22:55

2 stops35h 25m

R22 812

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/12

9:50-19:15

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

21:30-19:17

2 stops31h 47m

R22 812

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/12

11:05-19:15

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

21:30-18:12

2 stops30h 42m

R22 812

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 6/12

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

21:30-18:18

1 stop30h 48m

R22 898

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 24/12

17:40-16:10

2 stops36h 30m

R21 818

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 24/12

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

R22 229

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R16 676). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R31 125). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

8 998 reviews

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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

8 998 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 998 reviews

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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

7 487 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 998 reviews

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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??

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Cape Town?
Airlines like Delta fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 35h 15m. 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 R23 493. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R21 818. Delta flights start at R22 229 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at R33 147 one-way.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R16 676). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of R31 125). 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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