Q: 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 R18 257 and R20 186 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 989 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 27).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 40m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Diego on Cheapflights.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to San Diego flights typically cost between R18 257 and R20 186 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 989 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 27).

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 045.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 13m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cape Town to San Diego can take about 28h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 497. 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.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 515 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 096. United Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R14 517). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 405). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Question 10

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAN?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 13

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 16

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to San Diego by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to San Diego with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to San Diego from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to San Diego become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to San Diego flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 989
One-way from	R14 230
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R18 832

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR15 515	AverageR18 070	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 096	AverageR20 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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