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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R13 667

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Jul 18 — Jul 251
1 adult

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 13 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 971

One-way from

R13 667

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R25 559
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/10-22/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 02m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 19m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R55 083 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 868 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

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 July 2025.

Fri 18/720:00CPT - SAN
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/715:00SAN - CPT
1 stop41h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/7R16 609
Fri 18/723:15CPT - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Sat 26/717:05SAN - CPT
2 stops63h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/7R17 774
Wed 5/1120:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1118:00SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7R22 510
Wed 5/1120:40CPT - SAN
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1115:00SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7R23 747
Wed 27/816:35CPT - SAN
2 stops39h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/96:15SAN - CPT
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R23 765
Wed 27/814:15CPT - SAN
3 stops39h 33mSWISS
Wed 3/912:52SAN - CPT
3 stops39h 33mSWISS
Deal found 13/7R27 209
Wed 5/1114:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 53mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1122:00SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R28 357
Wed 1/1010:40CPT - SAN
3 stops38h 51mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/107:15SAN - CPT
3 stops41h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/7R33 020

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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

Wed 1/10

23:15-10:57

2 stops44h 42m

San Diego

Wed 22/10

22:30-17:50

2 stops34h 20m

R21 971

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

20:40-16:10

1 stop29h 30m

San Diego

Sun 9/11

18:00-12:10

1 stop32h 10m

R22 510

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

20:40-15:54

2 stops29h 14m

San Diego

Sun 9/11

15:00-12:10

2 stops35h 10m

R23 747

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

16:35-23:23

2 stops39h 48m

San Diego

Wed 3/9

6:15-11:50

2 stops44h 35m

R23 765

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

14:15-20:48

3 stops39h 33m

San Diego

Wed 3/9

12:52-13:25

3 stops39h 33m

R27 209

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

14:35-15:28

3 stops34h 53m

San Diego

Sun 9/11

22:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

R28 357

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

15:20-12:27

2 stops30h 07m

San Diego

Wed 22/10

22:30-15:20

1 stop31h 50m

R32 016

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

10:40-16:31

3 stops38h 51m

San Diego

Wed 22/10

7:15-9:25

3 stops41h 10m

R33 020

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

14:30-12:49

3 stops31h 19m

R13 667

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

13:00-7:41

2 stops51h 41m

R14 779

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Deals found on 13/7

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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

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 11 July 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 13 July 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.

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

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 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta, andKLM 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.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.
  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R21 971 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and SWISS, starting at R22 510 and R27 209 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R14 779 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from R15 299 and Singapore Airlines from R17 290 one-way.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 628AverageR22 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 062AverageR23 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 759AverageR23 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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