Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R14 794
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 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Return
1 adult
Economy
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
Cheap 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 25 August 2025.
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 25 August 2025.
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
1 stop30h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 13/910:55SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/8R15 335
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
2 stops25h 43mDelta
Sat 13/96:20SAN - CPT
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 23/8R17 060
Wed 8/1023:15CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Wed 15/1015:15SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Deal found 24/8R17 199
Wed 1/1023:15CPT - SAN
2 stops32h 44mDelta
Wed 22/107:40SAN - CPT
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 23/8R17 391
Sun 2/1121:30CPT - SAN
2 stops33h 04mDelta
Fri 21/1119:59SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Deal found 25/8R17 896
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Mon 10/1112:11SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 04mDelta
Deal found 23/8R18 053
Tue 21/1020:00CPT - SAN
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/118:30SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/8R18 924
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Sat 8/1112:00SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/8R19 865
Wed 5/1120:35CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1113:23SAN - CPT
2 stops32h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/8R20 231
Tue 21/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Wed 5/1111:00SAN - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/8R21 294
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 25 August 2025.
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
1 stop30h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 13/910:55SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/8R15 335
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Sat 13/96:15SAN - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/8R17 060
Wed 8/1023:15CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Wed 15/1015:15SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Deal found 24/8R17 199
Wed 1/1023:15CPT - SAN
2 stops32h 44mDelta
Wed 22/107:40SAN - CPT
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 23/8R17 391
Sun 2/1121:30CPT - SAN
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Fri 21/1122:10SAN - CPT
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 25/8R17 896
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Sun 9/1111:02SAN - CPT
1 stop22h 13mDelta
Deal found 23/8R18 053
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Mon 10/1112:11SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 04mDelta
Deal found 23/8R18 053
Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Wed 5/1112:00SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/8R18 053
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated 25 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
1 stop30h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 13/910:55SAN - CPT
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/8R15 335
Fri 5/920:05CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Sat 13/96:15SAN - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/8R17 060
Fri 5/914:35CPT - SAN
3 stops33h 28mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/921:45SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R24 866
Fri 5/910:40CPT - SAN
3 stops36h 36mSingapore Airlines
Sat 13/916:59SAN - CPT
3 stops55h 26mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/8R41 874
One-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 August 2025.
Mon 22/1219:00CPT - SAN
3 stops57h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R14 794
Sat 20/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 01mDelta
Deal found 24/8R14 812
Mon 22/1221:30CPT - SAN
1 stop30h 59mDelta
Deal found 24/8R14 829
Sun 21/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 01mDelta
Deal found 24/8R14 899
Sun 21/1218:55CPT - SAN
3 stops57h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R15 091
Wed 17/1220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops46h 14mDelta
Deal found 24/8R16 154
Fri 19/1221:30CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 24/8R16 171
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - SAN
3 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 729
Tue 23/1212:20CPT - SAN
3 stops40h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 746
Sat 20/1218:55CPT - SAN
3 stops57h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R18 036
Fri 19/1218:55CPT - SAN
3 stops57h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R18 733
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 25 August 2025.
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
Fri 5/9
20:05-17:53
1 stop30h 48m
San Diego
Sat 13/9
10:55-17:50
1 stop21h 55m
R15 335
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/9
20:05-18:04
2 stops30h 59m
San Diego
Sat 13/9
6:15-17:50
1 stop26h 35m
R17 060
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/10
23:15-20:19
2 stops30h 04m
San Diego
Wed 15/10
15:15-7:55
2 stops31h 40m
R17 199
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/10
23:15-22:59
2 stops32h 44m
San Diego
Wed 22/10
7:40-21:25
2 stops28h 45m
R17 391
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/11
21:30-21:20
1 stop33h 50m
San Diego
Fri 21/11
22:10-12:05
2 stops27h 55m
R17 896
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/10
20:05-9:48
1 stop22h 43m
San Diego
Sun 9/11
11:02-19:15
1 stop22h 13m
R18 053
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/10
20:05-9:48
1 stop22h 43m
San Diego
Mon 10/11
12:11-19:15
1 stop21h 04m
R18 053
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/10
20:05-9:48
1 stop22h 43m
San Diego
Wed 5/11
12:00-19:15
1 stop21h 15m
R18 053
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 22/12
19:00-18:03
3 stops57h 03m
R14 794
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 23/12
20:50-20:20
2 stops33h 30m
R14 812
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2025.
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 43m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 43m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 02m.
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 25 August 2025.
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.
A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
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.
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 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.
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.
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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 25 August 2025.
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