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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Diego from R17 016

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — SAN
Apr 30 — May 71
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

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 April 2024.

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Average price

R22 248

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R16 367
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to San Diego?

Flights from Cape Town to San Diego are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Find a great deal and save up to 3% by booking at least 34 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 997.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Cape Town. Prices for November average R22 021 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R15 867. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a November flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to San Diego (CPT - SAN)?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Cape Town and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found from Cape Town to San Diego. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 28/513:00CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 20/711:52SAN - CPT
2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R133 467
Mon 27/513:00CPT - SAN
2 stops39h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 19/710:45SAN - CPT
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R140 499
Thu 30/513:00CPT - SAN
2 stops39h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 19/710:45SAN - CPT
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R140 978

Cheap American Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Cape Town and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights travelling from Cape Town to San Diego. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 30/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/717:15SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4R139 599
Sat 1/618:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/720:05SAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4R154 545
Sun 26/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 24/717:15SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4R154 622
Sun 26/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/720:05SAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4R169 569

Cheap Cape Town to San Diego flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to San Diego specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Cape Town to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 21/521:30CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Tue 28/522:20SAN - CPT
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 24/4R17 016
Tue 21/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:00SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 389
Tue 21/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/520:00SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R25 659
Tue 21/514:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/521:05SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R34 320
Tue 21/515:20CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/57:00SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R34 454
Tue 21/514:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/521:05SAN - CPT
3 stops55h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R36 869
Tue 21/514:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/521:05SAN - CPT
3 stops55h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R37 443

Cape Town to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Cape Town to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 21/521:30CPT - SAN
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Tue 28/522:20SAN - CPT
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 24/4R17 016
Tue 21/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:00SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 389
Tue 30/718:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 16/817:15SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R22 343
Tue 30/718:40CPT - SAN
2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways
Fri 16/817:15SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R22 957
Tue 30/718:40CPT - SAN
2 stops35h 54mBritish Airways
Fri 16/817:15SAN - CPT
2 stops36h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R23 800
Tue 21/518:40CPT - SAN
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/520:00SAN - CPT
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R25 659
Tue 21/514:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/521:05SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R34 320
Tue 21/515:20CPT - SAN
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/57:00SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R34 454
Tue 30/714:35CPT - SAN
3 stops33h 18mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/821:24SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 21mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R34 895

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 626 323 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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R22 343 - R133 467

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/7

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

Fri 16/8

1 stop32h 45m

R22 343

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/7

2 stops31h 37m

San Diego

Fri 16/8

1 stop32h 45m

R22 957

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/7

2 stops35h 54m

San Diego

Fri 16/8

2 stops36h 15m

R23 800

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

Tue 28/5

1 stop30h 00m

R25 659

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

3 stops35h 48m

San Diego

Tue 28/5

2 stops30h 40m

R34 454

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/7

3 stops33h 18m

San Diego

Fri 16/8

2 stops31h 21m

R34 895

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

3 stops34h 13m

San Diego

Tue 28/5

3 stops55h 40m

R36 869

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/7

3 stops53h 58m

San Diego

Fri 16/8

3 stops42h 05m

R39 705

Cape Town IntlSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/5

2 stops37h 45m

San Diego

Sat 20/7

2 stops37h 58m

R133 467

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When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 33 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to San Diego is currently R0 while a return flight costs R41 572. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

14 - 22 °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 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, American Airlines and British Airways from Cape Town to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

Ethiopian Air
7,4
Good
796 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

American Airlines
7,3
Good
14 898 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 924 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to San Diego for under R22 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to San Diego for under R22 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R22 343, but on average you can expect to pay R70 230.

  • 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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R22 343 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines, starting at R34 895 and R39 705 round-trip.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

    When booking a flight from Cape Town to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does CPT to SAN mean?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT and San Diego Airport is SAN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 24/4.

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 030AverageR16 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 995AverageR19 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 337AverageR20 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 371AverageR24 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 800AverageR21 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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