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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R13 959

CPT — SAN
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Sat 24/1019:50 -
2 stops26h 34m
Sat 31/1021:45 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 21/8R17 016
Sun 25/1020:50 -
1 stop35h 34m
Sun 1/116:15 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 21/8R17 080
Tue 20/1020:00 -
1 stop27h 57m
Wed 28/106:35 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 22/8R17 096
Tue 15/920:00 -
3 stops30h 46m
Tue 3/118:00 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 24/8R17 128
Sat 24/1019:50 -
2 stops29h 04m
Sun 1/118:05 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 21/8R17 160
Tue 17/1120:50 -
1 stop29h 43m
Tue 8/1222:30 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 24/8R17 577
Tue 17/1120:50 -
3 stops33h 47m
Mon 7/1216:06 -
2 stops32h 29m
Deal found 23/8R18 153
Thu 22/1023:15 -
2 stops31h 00m
Wed 30/1221:50 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 23/8R18 169
Tue 17/1120:40 -
1 stop29h 30m
Sun 22/1113:01 -
2 stops33h 04m
Deal found 21/8R18 377
Fri 28/823:15 -
2 stops29h 04m
Fri 9/1022:05 -
2 stops38h 20m
Deal found 24/8R20 634

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Round-trip from

R17 016

One-way from

R13 959

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 460
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/10-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 49m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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28/11
  • 28/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 729 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Sat 31/10

22:40-18:00

1 stop34h 20m

R17 016

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-22:12

2 stops34h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:25-18:35

2 stops26h 10m

R17 080

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-14:57

1 stop27h 57m

San Diego

Wed 28/10

6:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

R17 096

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:05-19:26

1 stop32h 21m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

22:25-18:35

1 stop34h 10m

R17 128

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:00-17:46

3 stops30h 46m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

8:00-18:00

2 stops24h 00m

R17 128
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-15:54

2 stops29h 04m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

8:05-18:00

2 stops23h 55m

R17 160

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-15:05

2 stops28h 15m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

6:15-18:35

2 stops26h 20m

R17 577

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-14:29

2 stops27h 39m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

22:10-18:35

2 stops34h 25m

R17 577

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-20:37

3 stops33h 47m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

16:06-10:35

2 stops32h 29m

R18 153

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

23:15-21:15

2 stops31h 00m

San Diego

Wed 30/12

21:50-18:35

1 stop34h 45m

R18 169

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Cheapflights Insights

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 640). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 668). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to San Diego flights typically cost between R21 442 and R28 310 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 016 on United Airlines (Oct 24–Oct 31).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 116 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 188 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to San Diego can take about 23h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 016. 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 502 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 505 and R19 029 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 21% 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 640). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 668). 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

KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego

Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 502AverageR15 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 505AverageR18 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 029AverageR24 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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