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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R13 858

CPT — SAN
Oct 21 — Oct 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Tue 24/1120:50 -
1 stop35h 44m
Sun 24/119:30 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 21/9R16 442
Sun 1/1120:50 -
1 stop28h 38m
Sun 8/116:35 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 17/9R17 124
Sun 1/1117:15 -
2 stops38h 10m
Sun 8/1112:15 -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 17/9R28 984
Tue 24/1114:25 -
3 stops34h 05m
Sun 24/112:12 -
3 stops63h 23m
Deal found 21/9R29 926
Thu 8/1013:15 -
2 stops34h 20m
Fri 9/1018:27 -
2 stops54h 48m
Deal found 21/9R38 001
Thu 8/1013:50 -
3 stops34h 07m
Fri 9/1021:45 -
3 stops54h 15m
Deal found 21/9R43 476
Thu 8/1019:50 -
1 stop32h 53m
Fri 9/1022:20 -
2 stops32h 00m
Deal found 21/9R47 002

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Round-trip from

R16 442

One-way from

R13 858

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 381
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 24/11-24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 19m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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5/11-31/12
  • 5/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 913 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 290 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

14:25-20:45

3 stops40h 20m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 858

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-20:24

2 stops33h 34m

San Diego

Sun 8/11

6:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R17 124

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

20:50-12:56

2 stops26h 06m

San Diego

Sun 24/1

6:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

R17 124
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

20:50-19:09

1 stop32h 19m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 487

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:25-14:30

3 stops34h 05m

San Diego

Sun 24/1

12:12-13:35

3 stops63h 23m

R29 926

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

18:30-19:47

3 stops35h 17m

San Diego

Sun 8/11

16:45-14:10

3 stops35h 25m

R36 084

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-14:35

2 stops34h 20m

San Diego

Fri 9/10

18:27-10:15

2 stops54h 48m

R38 001

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-19:43

1 stop32h 53m

San Diego

Fri 9/10

22:20-15:20

2 stops32h 00m

R47 002

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R15 873). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 036). 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 Cape Town to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to San Diego flights typically cost between R17 498 and R23 761 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 442 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 24–Jan 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andBritish Airways from Cape Town to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 220 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 225 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to San Diego can take about 33h 34m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 124. The distance between Cape Town and San Diego is about 15929 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to San Diego is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 733 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 751 and R18 681 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego 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 Cape Town to San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R15 873). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 036). 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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Fly from Cape Town to San Diego on these airlines

United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego

Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 733AverageR17 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 751AverageR19 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 681AverageR24 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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