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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R17 218

CPT — SAN
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Tue 24/1120:50 -
3 stops33h 47m
Tue 19/18:00 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 13/9R17 218
Sun 25/1020:50 -
2 stops32h 22m
Sun 1/116:25 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 10/9R17 316
Tue 27/1013:50 -
3 stops34h 38m
Tue 3/1121:45 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 12/9R27 053
Tue 27/1019:10 -
3 stops37h 16m
Tue 3/1113:48 -
3 stops34h 52m
Deal found 12/9R27 248
Sun 25/1017:20 -
2 stops39h 22m
Sun 1/1114:10 -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 10/9R29 649
Tue 24/1114:25 -
3 stops34h 05m
Tue 19/121:45 -
3 stops53h 50m
Deal found 13/9R33 106
Sun 25/1015:10 -
3 stops57h 18m
Sun 1/1121:45 -
3 stops54h 25m
Deal found 10/9R33 350
Thu 19/119:30 -
2 stops60h 30m
Thu 10/1216:01 -
2 stops29h 39m
Deal found 14/9R95 521
Thu 19/1118:55 -
1 stop31h 15m
Thu 10/1218:00 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 14/9R116 082

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Round-trip from

R17 218

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 357
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/11-19/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 57h 47m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 707 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 700 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

20:50-20:37

3 stops33h 47m

San Diego

Tue 19/1

8:00-18:00

2 stops24h 00m

R17 218

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-20:12

2 stops32h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:25-18:35

2 stops26h 10m

R17 316

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:13

1 stop23h 23m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

22:25-18:35

1 stop34h 10m

R17 316

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

13:50-15:28

3 stops34h 38m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

21:45-14:10

2 stops30h 25m

R27 053

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:20-23:42

2 stops39h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

14:10-12:05

3 stops35h 55m

R29 649

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:25-14:30

3 stops34h 05m

San Diego

Tue 19/1

21:45-13:35

3 stops53h 50m

R33 106

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

15:10-15:28

3 stops57h 18m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

21:45-14:10

3 stops54h 25m

R33 350
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

20:00-14:57

1 stop27h 57m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R54 057

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

20:00-17:10

2 stops30h 10m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R54 122

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

14:30-23:00

3 stops41h 30m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R55 858

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of R15 855). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 008). 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
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 209 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 220 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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 32h 22m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 316. 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 716 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 733 and R18 660 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 855). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 008). 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 716AverageR17 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 733AverageR18 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 660AverageR24 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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