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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R17 093

CPT — SAN
Oct 20 — Oct 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Fri 30/1020:50 -
3 stops34h 37m
Fri 6/1121:45 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 15/9R17 093
Sun 1/1120:50 -
2 stops33h 34m
Sun 8/116:45 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 17/9R17 125
Fri 30/1020:50 -
2 stops32h 22m
Wed 4/117:45 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 16/9R17 255
Fri 30/1020:50 -
2 stops26h 30m
Fri 6/1115:30 -
2 stops41h 05m
Deal found 15/9R17 304
Fri 25/1220:50 -
1 stop28h 52m
Sat 2/16:15 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 15/9R23 527
Fri 30/1013:50 -
3 stops34h 38m
Tue 3/1121:45 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 16/9R24 680
Fri 30/1013:50 -
3 stops34h 38m
Fri 6/1121:45 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 15/9R25 493
Sun 1/1117:15 -
2 stops38h 10m
Sun 8/1112:15 -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 17/9R28 986
Fri 25/1218:25 -
3 stops34h 18m
Sat 2/114:45 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 15/9R32 918

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Round-trip from

R17 093

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 382
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 08m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 711 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 731 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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 125

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-19:36

1 stop31h 46m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

22:25-18:35

1 stop34h 10m

R17 255
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-16:25

1 stop28h 35m

San Diego

Wed 4/11

12:38-18:35

1 stop19h 57m

R17 255

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-14:20

2 stops26h 30m

San Diego

Fri 6/11

15:30-18:35

2 stops41h 05m

R17 304

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

20:50-15:42

1 stop28h 52m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

6:15-18:35

2 stops26h 20m

R23 527

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

13:50-15:28

3 stops34h 38m

San Diego

Wed 4/11

21:45-14:10

2 stops30h 25m

R24 680

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

13:50-15:28

3 stops34h 38m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

21:45-14:10

2 stops30h 25m

R24 680

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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 874). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 038). 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 499 and R23 738 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 093 on United Airlines (Oct 30–Nov 6).

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

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
10 230 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 31h 46m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 255. The distance between Cape Town and San Diego is about 15929 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 734 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 752 and R18 682 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 20% 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 874). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 038). 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

KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
United Airlines 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 734AverageR17 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 752AverageR18 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 682AverageR24 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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