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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from R21 435

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
maalis 11 — maalis 181
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 6 maaliskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 435

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 255
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/3-31/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 28m total
  • San Diego to Cape Town
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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 6 maaliskuu 2025.

ma 17/321:30SAN - CPT
2 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air
ma 31/314:35CPT - SAN
3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R21 435
pe 21/321:30SAN - CPT
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
su 30/313:50CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R22 208
ke 19/314:48SAN - CPT
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
ke 26/318:45CPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3R24 618
ke 27/814:40SAN - CPT
2 stops35h 20mBritish Airways
ke 17/918:55CPT - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/3R27 764
to 13/36:15SAN - CPT
2 stops43h 15mQatar Airways
su 6/413:00CPT - SAN
2 stops37h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R28 334
ti 18/318:20SAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
ti 1/420:00CPT - SAN
1 stop24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3R28 426
ke 19/316:04SAN - CPT
3 stops30h 36mSWISS
ke 26/315:55CPT - SAN
3 stops40h 04mSWISS
Deal found 5/3R28 574
ti 18/319:08SAN - CPT
2 stops62h 52mDelta
ti 1/423:00CPT - SAN
2 stops33h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/3R29 034

Find flights from San Diego to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Cape Town 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 6 maaliskuu 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ma 17/3

21:30-13:45

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

ma 31/3

14:35-15:48

3 stops34h 13m

R21 435

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

pe 21/3

21:30-14:30

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

su 30/3

13:50-18:24

2 stops37h 34m

R22 208

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ke 19/3

14:48-8:00

2 stops32h 12m

Cape Town Intl

ke 26/3

18:45-17:05

1 stop31h 20m

R24 618

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ma 17/3

19:10-10:20

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

ke 2/4

7:00-14:50

2 stops40h 50m

R28 353

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ti 18/3

18:20-7:40

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ti 1/4

20:00-11:23

1 stop24h 23m

R28 426

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ti 18/3

21:57-10:40

2 stops51h 43m

Cape Town Intl

su 6/4

19:25-22:55

2 stops36h 30m

R28 445

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ke 19/3

16:04-7:40

3 stops30h 36m

Cape Town Intl

ke 26/3

15:55-22:59

3 stops40h 04m

R28 574

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

ti 18/3

19:08-19:00

2 stops62h 52m

Cape Town Intl

ti 1/4

23:00-23:53

2 stops33h 53m

R29 034

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

la 15/3

7:25-22:10

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

to 3/4

23:15-22:20

2 stops32h 05m

R38 251

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

la 15/3

18:20-7:40

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

la 29/3

9:30-15:25

1 stop38h 55m

R44 857

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 28 February 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 6 maaliskuu 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM 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
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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
8 044 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 322 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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
1 564 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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
7,4
Good
3 558 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 433 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

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

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  • 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 435. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from R24 618, and British Airways, from R28 353. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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  • 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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