Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R16 882
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Dec 1 — Dec 81
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Diego are usually found in November or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 1 November 2025.
Tue 16/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/129:00SAN - CPT
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11R23 478
Mon 15/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1210:25SAN - CPT
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10R23 842
Tue 16/1221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop27h 51mDelta
Tue 23/1221:45SAN - CPT
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/11R34 854
Fri 12/127:55CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 23mKLM
Fri 19/1214:19SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 31mKLM
Deal found 30/10R41 589
Mon 15/1214:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 53mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1221:30SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R44 290
Mon 15/129:30CPT - SAN
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1211:25SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R48 861
Tue 16/1213:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/1221:30SAN - CPT
3 stops54h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R53 034
Fri 12/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops36h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/1217:35SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10R57 744
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1214:18SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R62 297
Best flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 November 2025.
Thu 5/221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop33h 07mDelta
Mon 9/222:15SAN - CPT
2 stops59h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/10R16 882
Tue 16/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/129:00SAN - CPT
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11R23 478
Thu 5/220:45CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 9/218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/10R26 076
Thu 5/218:55CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10R26 231
Thu 5/213:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/222:00SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R27 201
Mon 15/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1210:25SAN - CPT
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10R23 842
One-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 November 2025.
Wed 12/119:30CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 1/11R56 670
Wed 12/117:55CPT - SAN
2 stops38h 07mDelta
Deal found 31/10R70 297
Wed 12/119:30CPT - SAN
1 stop40h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11R82 902
Cheap 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 1 November 2025.
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 1 November 2025.
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
21:30-20:37
1 stop33h 07m
San Diego
Mon 9/2
22:15-19:15
2 stops59h 00m
R16 882
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 16/12
20:50-17:35
2 stops30h 45m
San Diego
Tue 23/12
9:00-7:40
2 stops36h 40m
R23 478
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/12
20:50-16:16
2 stops29h 26m
San Diego
Mon 22/12
10:25-11:00
2 stops38h 35m
R23 842
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
20:45-16:10
1 stop29h 25m
San Diego
Mon 9/2
18:00-8:05
1 stop28h 05m
R26 076
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
18:55-16:10
1 stop31h 15m
San Diego
Mon 9/2
18:00-12:10
1 stop32h 10m
R26 231
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
13:50-15:40
3 stops35h 50m
San Diego
Mon 9/2
22:00-13:45
2 stops29h 45m
R27 201
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/11
9:30-19:52
2 stops44h 22m
R56 670
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/11
7:55-12:02
2 stops38h 07m
R70 297
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/11
9:30-15:45
1 stop40h 15m
R82 902
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R15 012). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 306). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 55m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 34m.
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 1 November 2025.
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.
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The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 882. 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 959 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 471 and R19 074 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to San Diego one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R56 670 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from R70 297 and United Airlines from R82 902 one-way.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R15 012). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 306). 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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