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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R12 168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops29h 01m
Delta
Sun 4/1022:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R19 446
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1022:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R20 443
Mon 3/823:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops43h 56m
Delta
Fri 23/1021:40
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop35h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R21 523
Tue 11/818:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops37h 44m
British Airways
Mon 17/819:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 26/5R25 350
Thu 9/723:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 28m
Delta
Tue 21/721:53
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops38h 32m
Delta
Deal found 22/5R26 102
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 21/721:45
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5R26 609

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Diego (SAN). 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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 446

One-way from

R12 168

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 170
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/9-4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 21m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 544 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 251 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Diego 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 27 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

23:15-10:11

2 stops43h 56m

San Diego

Fri 23/10

21:40-18:35

1 stop35h 55m

R21 523

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

18:50-23:34

2 stops37h 44m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

19:40-17:20

2 stops36h 40m

R25 350

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-20:23

2 stops33h 33m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

22:25-17:10

2 stops33h 45m

R26 609
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:50-15:25

3 stops34h 35m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

22:25-14:10

2 stops30h 45m

R33 396
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

0:10-12:25

3 stops45h 15m

R12 168

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:15-20:01

2 stops39h 46m

R63 456
Fastest single journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

18:50-14:55

1 stop29h 05m

R71 994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:50-14:57

3 stops34h 07m

R77 456

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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 864). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of R27 460). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 27 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and United Airlines 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
1 525 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 525 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 751 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San Diego. 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 Cape Town to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to San Diego can take about 33h 33m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R26 609. 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 658 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 863. United Airlines is currently priced 18% 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 864). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of R27 460). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to San Diego. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 May 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 658AverageR15 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 863AverageR18 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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