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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R12 435

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
May 9 — May 161
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 9 April 2026.

Wed 20/57:40
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop37h 10m
KLM
Wed 27/56:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops29h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/4R21 408
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops38h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/814:15
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4R21 884
Wed 20/57:40
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops43h 23m
Delta
Wed 27/57:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/4R23 656
Thu 1/1018:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Sun 4/1019:40
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 8/4R23 689
Fri 22/519:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 37m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/57:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops44h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R24 247
Tue 19/519:30
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops49h 07m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/520:04
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops55h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R24 706
Tue 19/520:05
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Tue 26/522:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/4R24 722
Tue 9/616:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops59h 27m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/811:51
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops38h 59m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R25 625

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 408

One-way from

R12 435

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 751
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 550 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 265 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

6:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

R21 491

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-18:03

2 stops43h 23m

San Diego

Wed 27/5

7:30-21:25

2 stops28h 55m

R23 656

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

19:30-20:07

2 stops33h 37m

San Diego

Fri 29/5

7:00-12:55

2 stops44h 55m

R24 247

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

19:30-11:37

2 stops49h 07m

San Diego

Tue 26/5

20:04-12:55

2 stops55h 51m

R24 706
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:05-9:39

1 stop22h 34m

San Diego

Tue 26/5

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R24 722

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

18:50-14:02

2 stops52h 12m

San Diego

Sun 4/10

16:45-14:35

2 stops36h 50m

R26 018

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

10:54-21:25

2 stops25h 31m

R27 101

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Fri 29/5

7:15-21:25

2 stops29h 10m

R27 396

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

14:25-19:07

3 stops37h 42m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

20:30-13:35

3 stops56h 05m

R33 072
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

R15 962

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R12 960). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 653). 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 9 April 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
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 37m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 247. 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 706 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 006. United Airlines is currently priced 16% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R12 960). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 653). 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

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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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 706AverageR16 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 006AverageR18 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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