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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R21 939

SAN — CPT
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Wed 9/914:00 -
1 stop42h 50m
Tue 15/920:05 -
1 stop34h 14m
Deal found 22/8R21 939
Sat 17/1015:56 -
2 stops29h 24m
Thu 29/1020:20 -
2 stops35h 07m
Deal found 19/8R22 355
Sat 17/106:15 -
2 stops24h 05m
Thu 29/1020:50 -
1 stop25h 53m
Deal found 19/8R22 419
Sat 17/1013:40 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 28/100:30 -
2 stops48h 26m
Deal found 21/8R22 771
Tue 20/106:15 -
2 stops30h 10m
Wed 28/100:30 -
2 stops48h 26m
Deal found 21/8R22 835
Thu 15/106:25 -
2 stops30h 45m
Wed 28/100:30 -
2 stops48h 26m
Deal found 21/8R22 851
Sat 17/1013:40 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 28/108:30 -
2 stops42h 59m
Deal found 21/8R22 995
Tue 20/106:15 -
2 stops30h 10m
Wed 28/108:30 -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 21/8R23 059
Thu 15/106:25 -
2 stops30h 45m
Wed 28/108:30 -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 21/8R23 075
Wed 9/914:00 -
1 stop42h 50m
Tue 15/915:20 -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 22/8R23 219
Sat 12/98:00 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 20/920:05 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 21/8R24 419

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Round-trip from

R21 939

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R30 580
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 04m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R49 941 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 700 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/9

15:20-17:50

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:05-18:35

2 stops31h 30m

R24 483

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 3/12

21:45-18:00

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

20:50-20:18

2 stops33h 28m

R25 524
Fastest return journey

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 1/12

7:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

20:50-22:33

2 stops35h 43m

R25 540

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 1/2

16:31-10:30

2 stops31h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/4

19:30-21:08

2 stops34h 38m

R26 148

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

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

R26 900

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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 051). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R40 550). 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 R25 540 and R29 844 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R21 939 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 9–Sept 15).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 34h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. 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?

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  • 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 051). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R40 550). 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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