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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R12 539

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 090

One-way from

R12 539

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R32 176
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/2-6/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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22/2
  • 22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 22m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R110 050 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Sat 22/28:00SAN - CPT
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/320:50CPT - SAN
2 stops36h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/1R21 090
Mon 24/217:20SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 24/314:40CPT - SAN
2 stops58h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/1R21 836
Sun 2/37:00SAN - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/323:55CPT - SAN
2 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R24 053
Sat 22/218:10SAN - CPT
1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/322:00CPT - SAN
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/1R24 817
Fri 14/321:30SAN - CPT
2 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/415:25CPT - SAN
3 stops57h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R25 357
Fri 14/319:10SAN - CPT
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 7/418:55CPT - SAN
2 stops36h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/1R27 257
Fri 14/316:04SAN - CPT
2 stops30h 16mSWISS
Mon 7/414:40CPT - SAN
3 stops40h 49mSWISS
Deal found 29/1R28 636
Wed 29/18:30SAN - CPT
2 stops46h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/219:10CPT - SAN
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R29 083
Thu 6/27:25SAN - CPT
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Sat 22/28:30CPT - SAN
2 stops46h 36mDelta
Deal found 29/1R33 536
Sat 8/27:25SAN - CPT
2 stops28h 45mKLM
Sat 22/223:20CPT - SAN
2 stops33h 32mKLM
Deal found 29/1R36 238

Find flights from San Diego to Cape Town within your budget

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San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 22/2

22:25-18:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

20:50-18:55

2 stops32h 05m

R21 090

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 24/2

17:20-7:40

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

14:40-16:25

2 stops58h 45m

R21 836

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 2/3

7:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

23:55-20:23

2 stops30h 28m

R24 053

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 22/2

18:10-8:00

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

22:00-16:05

1 stop28h 05m

R24 817

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 14/3

21:30-14:30

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

15:25-15:48

3 stops57h 23m

R25 357

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 14/3

19:10-12:10

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

18:55-22:44

2 stops36h 49m

R27 257

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 14/3

16:04-7:20

2 stops30h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

14:40-22:29

3 stops40h 49m

R28 636

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 10/7

10:40-10:50

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-18:04

2 stops38h 04m

R33 946

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 13/7

21:40-17:50

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

20:05-17:11

1 stop30h 06m

R37 132

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 22/2

20:18-10:40

2 stops52h 22m

R12 539

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and SWISS from San Diego to Cape Town to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 586 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 922 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Cape Town. 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 San Diego to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Cape Town round-trip from R21 090. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R21 836, and American Airlines, from R24 817. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R13 750. Lufthansa flights start at R14 868 while deals on United Airlines start at R17 942 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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