Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R13 600
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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Feb 12 — Feb 191
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Diego are usually found in November or February, booked 52 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 7 February 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 7 February 2025.
Mon 24/29:30CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 23mLufthansa
Wed 5/313:00SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R21 086
Wed 7/523:00CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 26mKLM
Tue 20/511:00SAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/2R21 493
Mon 24/220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/317:20SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2R23 179
Wed 7/518:55CPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/519:50SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2R23 939
Mon 24/219:50CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 54mSWISS
Wed 5/316:01SAN - CPT
3 stops29h 39mSWISS
Deal found 6/2R23 995
Sat 22/320:20CPT - SAN
2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/319:50SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R25 607
Wed 7/510:40CPT - SAN
3 stops36h 52mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/56:15SAN - CPT
3 stops42h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R29 461
Tue 1/713:50CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 43mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/721:55SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R40 189
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 7 February 2025.
Mon 24/29:30CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 23mLufthansa
Wed 5/313:00SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R21 086
Wed 7/523:00CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 26mKLM
Tue 20/511:00SAN - CPT
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/2R21 493
Mon 24/220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/317:20SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2R23 179
Wed 7/518:55CPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/519:50SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2R23 939
Mon 24/219:50CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 54mSWISS
Wed 5/316:01SAN - CPT
3 stops29h 39mSWISS
Deal found 6/2R23 995
Sat 22/320:20CPT - SAN
2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/319:50SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R25 607
Wed 7/510:40CPT - SAN
3 stops36h 52mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/56:15SAN - CPT
3 stops42h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R29 461
Tue 1/713:50CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 43mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/721:55SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R40 189
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated 7 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/29:30CPT - SAN
2 stops44h 23mLufthansa
Wed 5/313:00SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R21 086
Mon 24/220:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/317:20SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2R23 179
Mon 24/219:50CPT - SAN
2 stops34h 54mSWISS
Wed 5/316:01SAN - CPT
3 stops29h 39mSWISS
Deal found 6/2R23 995
Sat 22/320:20CPT - SAN
2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/319:50SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R25 607
Sat 22/318:45CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 29/319:50SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2R38 929
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 7 February 2025.
Tue 11/314:25CPT - SAN
3 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 600
Tue 11/321:15CPT - SAN
2 stops29h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/2R17 065
Mon 10/314:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R18 343
Sun 9/310:40CPT - SAN
3 stops37h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R19 103
Mon 10/39:30CPT - SAN
1 stop39h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R20 956
Find flights from Cape Town to San Diego within your budget
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 7 February 2025.
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Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 24/2
9:30-19:53
2 stops44h 23m
San Diego
Wed 5/3
13:00-10:55
2 stops35h 55m
R21 086
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 7/5
23:00-0:26
2 stops34h 26m
San Diego
Tue 20/5
11:00-21:10
2 stops25h 10m
R21 493
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 24/2
20:50-0:14
2 stops37h 24m
San Diego
Wed 5/3
17:20-7:40
1 stop28h 20m
R23 179
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 7/5
18:55-14:50
1 stop28h 55m
San Diego
Tue 20/5
19:50-11:00
1 stop30h 10m
R23 939
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 24/2
19:50-20:44
2 stops34h 54m
San Diego
Wed 5/3
16:01-7:40
3 stops29h 39m
R23 995
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 22/3
20:20-17:05
2 stops53h 45m
San Diego
Sat 29/3
19:50-11:40
2 stops30h 50m
R25 607
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 7/5
10:40-14:32
3 stops36h 52m
San Diego
Tue 20/5
6:15-9:25
3 stops42h 10m
R29 461
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
14:25-20:17
3 stops38h 52m
R13 600
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
21:15-18:40
1 stop30h 25m
R17 065
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/3
14:35-15:52
3 stops34h 17m
R18 343
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to San Diego
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 31 January 2025.
Booking 52 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 7 February 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.
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 7 February 2025.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R21 086 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and United Airlines, starting at R21 493 and R23 179 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 R17 065 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R18 343 and Singapore Airlines from R19 103 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.
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