Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Diego on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 43m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R35 269.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 02m.

Question 5

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

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A quick flight from Cape Town to San Diego can take about 30h 48m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 335. 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.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 R16 062 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 577 and R19 197 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

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When booking a flight from Cape Town to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to San Diego are generally found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 7% by booking at least 25 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 537.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Cape Town. Prices for March average R21 028 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R15 979. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a March flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in June

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAN?

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It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

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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.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to San Diego?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to San Diego by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to San Diego with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to San Diego from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to San Diego become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to San Diego flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 335
One-way from	R14 794
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R22 479

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR16 062	AverageR22 054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 577	AverageR23 257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 197	AverageR22 452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R14 794

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Diego are usually found in March or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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