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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R17 217

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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 29 June 2026.

Thu 2/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 9/78:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 217
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 21/715:10
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops63h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 775
Tue 24/1119:35
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/1211:05
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/6R19 139

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 775

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R25 316
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/7-21/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 85h 41m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 728 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 29 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-9:21

1 stop22h 31m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

15:10-15:20

2 stops63h 10m

R17 775

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:05-23:00

1 stop35h 55m

San Diego

Sun 16/8

14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

R23 492

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:05-23:00

1 stop35h 55m

San Diego

Sun 16/8

19:02-17:50

2 stops37h 48m

R23 574

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Tue 1/9

6:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

R26 318
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

14:00-16:10

2 stops36h 10m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

18:00-17:20

2 stops37h 20m

R26 400
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

R58 566
Fastest single journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

0:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

R58 730

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

7:40-18:36

2 stops43h 56m

R60 899

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:50-14:57

3 stops34h 07m

R77 885

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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 968). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of R25 907). 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.

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 29 June 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
1 531 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
9 895 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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 22h 31m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 775. 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 909 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 938. 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 968). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of R25 907). 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 29 June 2026.
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
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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 29 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 909AverageR16 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 938AverageR18 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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