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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
1 adult

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.

Round-trip from

R21 086

One-way from

R13 600

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 122
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 24/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 18m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 52m total
  • Cape Town to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R69 021 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 857 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 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

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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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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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 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.

  • 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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United AirlinesCheapestR17 178AverageR24 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 626AverageR26 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 412AverageR23 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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