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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R13 508

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Aug 16 — Aug 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

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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 17 July 2026.

Thu 16/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops28h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 23/78:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7R17 159
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops35h 11m
Delta
Thu 22/1012:41
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 09m
Delta
Deal found 12/7R17 274
Wed 23/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops29h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 11/113:58
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7R17 290
Mon 21/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop28h 51m
Delta
Sun 10/122:30
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R17 732
Thu 24/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops25h 43m
Delta
Mon 11/110:00
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops22h 35m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R17 847
Thu 24/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops25h 43m
Delta
Sun 10/122:10
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R17 945
Tue 21/720:05
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 37m
Delta
Tue 28/713:40
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Deal found 14/7R18 306
Fri 23/100:15
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops31h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1011:02
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R18 338
Wed 23/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/17:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R18 469
Wed 23/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop32h 19m
Brussels Airlines
Tue 12/18:50
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 13/7R18 535
Wed 23/1220:50
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/122:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R18 748
Tue 22/120:30
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop45h 40m
Delta
Wed 13/16:20
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R18 764

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 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 274

One-way from

R13 508

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 880
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/8-22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 28m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 664 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 17 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-20:58

1 stop33h 53m

San Diego

Thu 22/10

6:15-17:50

1 stop26h 35m

R17 274

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

20:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Wed 13/1

6:15-18:35

2 stops26h 20m

R17 847
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

20:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Mon 11/1

6:20-18:35

1 stop26h 15m

R17 847

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

20:50-14:11

2 stops27h 21m

San Diego

Wed 13/1

10:00-18:35

2 stops22h 35m

R17 847

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

23:15-23:00

2 stops32h 45m

San Diego

Thu 3/9

6:15-17:50

1 stop26h 35m

R21 220

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:55-19:28

2 stops34h 33m

San Diego

Sun 8/11

18:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

R23 807

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

20:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Fri 8/1

14:00-18:35

1 stop42h 35m

R28 048
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

18:55-7:43

2 stops46h 48m

R13 934

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

14:20-13:54

2 stops32h 34m

R13 983

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

0:30-12:10

1 stop45h 40m

R16 341

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 915). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 231). 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 17 July 2026.
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
1 541 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 997 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 121 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 274. 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 856 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 882 and R19 464 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 915). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 231). 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 17 July 2026.
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 17 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 856AverageR16 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 882AverageR18 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 464AverageR24 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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