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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R16 217

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

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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 2 January 2026.

Sat 14/220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/218:10SAN - CPT
2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12R16 217
Thu 22/122:10CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 59mBritish Airways
Mon 26/118:00SAN - CPT
2 stops32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R19 676
Sat 14/215:55CPT - SAN
3 stops38h 54mSWISS
Sat 21/210:59SAN - CPT
3 stops37h 51mSWISS
Deal found 31/12R25 683
Thu 22/113:50CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/122:00SAN - CPT
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R27 437
Sat 14/219:00CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 21/218:00SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12R23 598

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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 217

One-way from

R14 645

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 583
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 38m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 43m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 450 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 053 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

20:50-16:38

2 stops29h 48m

San Diego

Sat 21/2

18:10-18:00

2 stops37h 50m

R16 217

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-23:09

2 stops34h 59m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

18:00-12:40

2 stops32h 40m

R19 676

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

19:00-16:05

1 stop31h 05m

San Diego

Sat 21/2

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R23 598

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

15:55-20:49

3 stops38h 54m

San Diego

Sat 21/2

10:59-10:50

3 stops37h 51m

R25 683

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:50-15:40

3 stops35h 50m

San Diego

Mon 26/1

22:00-13:45

2 stops29h 45m

R27 437

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Deals found on 31/12

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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R14 198). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 957). 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 2 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and United Airlines 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
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 129 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 29h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 217. 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 174 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R15 742. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R14 198). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 957). 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 2 January 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San Diego
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 174AverageR17 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 742AverageR19 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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