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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R14 338

CPT — SAN
Oct 4 — Oct 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Sat 17/1023:45 -
2 stops32h 06m
Sat 24/106:15 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 1/9R16 469
Wed 18/1120:50 -
2 stops35h 37m
Sun 6/126:15 -
2 stops47h 55m
Deal found 30/8R16 805
Thu 3/919:50 -
1 stop33h 03m
Thu 10/98:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 31/8R16 885
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops33h 46m
Sat 5/1217:35 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 30/8R17 478
Fri 16/1023:45 -
2 stops32h 06m
Fri 23/1014:10 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 1/9R17 558
Tue 17/1120:50 -
2 stops31h 39m
Mon 7/126:15 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 30/8R17 574
Sat 17/1023:45 -
2 stops27h 17m
Sat 24/1010:53 -
2 stops27h 42m
Deal found 1/9R17 718
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops33h 46m
Tue 8/1212:10 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 30/8R17 815
Fri 16/107:40 -
1 stop37h 10m
Fri 23/1022:00 -
2 stops35h 35m
Deal found 1/9R17 991
Tue 17/1120:50 -
1 stop33h 43m
Mon 7/1217:35 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 30/8R19 208
Mon 16/118:30 -
2 stops37h 40m
Mon 7/1215:00 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 30/8R19 865

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Round-trip from

R16 469

One-way from

R14 338

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 083
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/10-24/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 26m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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10/11-31/12
  • 10/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 482 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 506 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:20-21:00

2 stops37h 40m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 338

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

23:45-22:51

2 stops32h 06m

San Diego

Sat 24/10

6:15-18:35

1 stop27h 20m

R16 469

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-17:15

2 stops30h 25m

San Diego

Sat 5/12

18:28-7:40

2 stops27h 12m

R17 478

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

23:45-18:02

2 stops27h 17m

San Diego

Sat 24/10

10:53-23:35

2 stops27h 42m

R17 718

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-13:24

2 stops26h 34m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

16:06-10:35

2 stops32h 29m

R17 815

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Fri 23/10

22:00-18:35

2 stops35h 35m

R17 991

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:00-12:55

2 stops25h 55m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

17:15-9:30

2 stops31h 15m

R19 993

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

San Diego

Sun 6/12

18:00-19:55

2 stops39h 55m

R21 323

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

17:20-20:22

2 stops61h 02m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

12:35-12:05

2 stops37h 30m

R28 516

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:00-18:37

2 stops32h 37m

San Diego

Thu 10/12

11:25-11:40

2 stops38h 15m

R31 288

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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 652). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 687). 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

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
1 571 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
1 571 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
10 169 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
8 202 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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 30h 25m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 478. 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 514 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 518 and R19 044 round-trip. 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 652). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 687). 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 514AverageR16 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 518AverageR18 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 044AverageR24 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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