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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R26 555

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Aug 9 — Aug 161
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 10 July 2026.

Fri 14/821:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 16/1013:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops34h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R26 555
Wed 16/921:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 25/213:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops40h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R26 571
Sat 18/722:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop33h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 31/720:00
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop28h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R26 653
Thu 16/710:36
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 31/720:05
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop35h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7R26 686
Tue 14/722:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 23/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R26 898
Fri 30/1021:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/1113:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 32m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R26 996
Wed 28/1021:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/1113:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 32m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R27 160
Mon 17/821:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 30/813:50
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops34h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R27 650
Thu 16/722:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 31/720:00
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7R27 830

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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R26 555

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R43 299
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/8-16/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 32m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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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 10 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 23/9

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-20:01

2 stops60h 26m

R29 612

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 16/9

15:20-17:50

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

20:50-13:08

1 stop26h 18m

R30 332

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 14/8

14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:05-16:26

1 stop29h 21m

R30 348
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 17/8

6:30-15:20

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/8

20:00-14:57

1 stop27h 57m

R30 675
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/12

17:35-7:40

1 stop28h 05m

R31 640
Fastest single journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/12

7:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

R32 131

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/12

16:50-11:10

3 stops56h 20m

R37 150

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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 R22 532). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 299). 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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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 and Delta fly from San Diego to Cape Town in about 40h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. 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 532). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 299). 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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