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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 235 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R18 429 and R18 565 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 Wednesday. 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 7% by booking at least 25 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 R18 429.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Cape Town. Prices for March average R24 611 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R17 807. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a March flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in July

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.

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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.

R16 254+ Flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Diego are usually found in March or May, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Round-trip from	R18 235
One-way from	R16 254
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R24 779

Delta
9/5-17/5
3 total stops
87h 31m total
Cape Town to San Diego

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2 total stops
40h 39m total
Cape Town to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R99 551 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 032 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 8 April 2025.

Sun 13/420:00CPT - SAN

2 stops46h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/48:05SAN - CPT

1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/4R18 021

Fri 9/520:05CPT - SAN

1 stop28h 41mDelta

Sat 17/522:00SAN - CPT

2 stops58h 50mDelta

Deal found 8/4R18 235

Thu 22/523:15CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 22mKLM

Thu 29/510:01SAN - CPT

2 stops26h 24mKLM

Deal found 7/4R18 565

Sat 1/1110:15CPT - SAN

2 stops42h 41mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 23/1111:05SAN - CPT

2 stops35h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/4R21 419

Sun 13/423:35CPT - SAN

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/411:02SAN - CPT

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/4R23 400

Wed 10/1210:40CPT - SAN

3 stops54h 54mSingapore Airlines

Sat 10/120:50SAN - CPT

3 stops50h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/4R25 381

Wed 7/59:00CPT - SAN

2 stops38h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 19/519:50SAN - CPT

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/4R26 352

Tue 9/915:25CPT - SAN

3 stops57h 08mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1021:55SAN - CPT

2 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/4R27 090

Mon 5/513:00CPT - SAN

2 stops38h 29mAmerican Airlines

Wed 21/56:27SAN - CPT

2 stops43h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/4R30 702

Mon 5/513:05CPT - SAN

2 stops41h 17mEmirates

Fri 23/510:43SAN - CPT

2 stops39h 52mEmirates

Deal found 8/4R40 120

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Fri 9/520:05CPT - SAN

1 stop28h 41mDelta

Sat 17/522:00SAN - CPT

2 stops58h 50mDelta

Deal found 8/4R18 235

Tue 6/520:00CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/510:30SAN - CPT

2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/4R18 429

Thu 22/523:15CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 22mKLM

Thu 29/510:01SAN - CPT

2 stops26h 24mKLM

Deal found 7/4R18 565

Tue 9/918:55CPT - SAN

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1016:40SAN - CPT

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/4R24 371

Wed 7/59:00CPT - SAN

2 stops38h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 17/519:50SAN - CPT

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/4R26 352

Tue 9/915:25CPT - SAN

3 stops57h 08mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1021:55SAN - CPT

2 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/4R27 090

Tue 9/910:40CPT - SAN

3 stops38h 51mSingapore Airlines

Mon 6/1018:30SAN - CPT

3 stops53h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/4R29 401

Mon 5/513:00CPT - SAN

2 stops38h 29mAmerican Airlines

Wed 21/56:27SAN - CPT

2 stops43h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/4R30 702

Mon 5/513:05CPT - SAN

2 stops41h 17mEmirates

Fri 23/510:43SAN - CPT

2 stops39h 52mEmirates

Deal found 8/4R40 120

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated 8 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 13/420:00CPT - SAN

2 stops46h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/46:15SAN - CPT

2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/4R18 021

Sun 13/423:35CPT - SAN

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/411:02SAN - CPT

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/4R23 400

Sun 13/418:55CPT - SAN

1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 27/416:40SAN - CPT

1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/4R59 889

Mon 14/423:00CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 26mKLM

Sun 27/47:10SAN - CPT

2 stops29h 00mKLM

Deal found 7/4R23 420

Mon 14/414:35CPT - SAN

3 stops34h 13mEthiopian Air

Mon 28/421:30SAN - CPT

2 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/4R38 236

Mon 5/513:00CPT - SAN

2 stops38h 29mAmerican Airlines

Wed 21/56:27SAN - CPT

2 stops43h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/4R30 702

Mon 5/513:05CPT - SAN

2 stops41h 17mEmirates

Fri 23/510:43SAN - CPT

2 stops39h 52mEmirates

Deal found 8/4R40 120

Tue 6/513:50CPT - SAN

3 stops34h 48mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/521:30SAN - CPT

2 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/4R32 585

Wed 7/59:00CPT - SAN

2 stops42h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 18/516:40SAN - CPT

1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/4R26 352

Fri 9/520:05CPT - SAN

1 stop28h 41mDelta

Sat 17/522:00SAN - CPT

2 stops58h 50mDelta

Deal found 8/4R18 235

Thu 22/523:15CPT - SAN

2 stops30h 22mKLM

Thu 29/510:01SAN - CPT

2 stops26h 24mKLM

Deal found 7/4R18 565

Thu 22/510:40CPT - SAN

3 stops55h 22mSingapore Airlines

Thu 29/516:44SAN - CPT

3 stops55h 41mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/4R43 596

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Fri 9/5

20:05-15:46

1 stop28h 41m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

22:00-17:50

2 stops58h 50m

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CPT - SAN

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Tue 6/5

20:00-20:37

1 stop33h 37m

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6:15-9:30

2 stops42h 15m

R18 429

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CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

San Diego

Thu 29/5

10:01-21:25

2 stops26h 24m

R18 565

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

18:55-23:25

2 stops37h 30m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

16:40-13:25

2 stops35h 45m

R24 371

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

9:00-18:00

2 stops42h 00m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

16:40-11:00

1 stop33h 20m

R26 352

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

15:25-15:33

3 stops57h 08m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

21:55-13:45

2 stops30h 50m

R27 090

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

10:40-16:31

3 stops38h 51m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

18:30-9:25

3 stops53h 55m

R29 401

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:00-18:29

2 stops38h 29m

San Diego

Fri 23/5

14:49-11:00

2 stops35h 11m

R30 702

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:05-21:22

2 stops41h 17m

San Diego

Fri 23/5

10:43-11:35

2 stops39h 52m

R40 120

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

16:35-0:14

2 stops40h 39m

R16 254

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

Booking 24 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?

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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 193 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 902 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

KLM

7,8

Good

1 319 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 633 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 235 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R18 429 and R18 565 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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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