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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R12 566

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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Sep 12 — Sep 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 August 2026.

Sun 23/820:00 -
2 stops30h 26m
Sun 30/86:35 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 11/8R17 056
Tue 22/1220:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Mon 11/18:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 10/8R17 848
Mon 21/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Mon 11/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 10/8R18 784
Mon 21/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Tue 12/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 9/8R18 801
Sun 27/920:05 -
1 stop35h 49m
Sun 4/106:20 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 12/8R18 898
Fri 25/1220:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Wed 13/110:55 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 10/8R19 075
Sun 27/920:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Sun 4/1021:45 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 12/8R19 915
Mon 21/1220:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 10/18:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 10/8R20 303
Wed 23/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 13/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 10/8R21 062
Sun 20/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Tue 12/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 10/8R21 934
Mon 21/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Fri 8/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 10/8R22 806
Sat 19/1222:10 -
1 stop28h 00m
Thu 14/118:00 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 9/8R23 307

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 056

One-way from

R12 566

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 680
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 32m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 808 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 290 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 13 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

20:50-13:10

1 stop26h 20m

San Diego

Thu 14/1

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R17 848

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

20:50-13:10

1 stop26h 20m

San Diego

Thu 14/1

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R17 848

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Tue 12/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R18 801
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

20:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Sun 10/1

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R19 075

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

20:05-23:47

2 stops36h 42m

San Diego

Sun 4/10

22:20-17:50

2 stops34h 30m

R19 915

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

20:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Sun 10/1

8:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

R20 303

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Mon 11/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R21 062

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Sat 9/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R21 062

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Tue 12/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R21 934

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

22:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Fri 8/1

18:00-8:05

1 stop28h 05m

R22 806

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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 780). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 890). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to San Diego flights typically cost between R24 373 and R27 119 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 056 on United Airlines (Aug 23–Aug 30).

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 13 August 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
1 557 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
1 557 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
10 115 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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
8 160 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

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 26h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 848. 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 641 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at R16 653 and R19 200 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 780). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 890). 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 13 August 2026.
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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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 641AverageR15 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 653AverageR18 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 200AverageR24 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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