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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,186

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/7. 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.
SAN — CPT
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Wed 6/19
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The best prices from San Diego to Cape Town Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 June 7, 2024.

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

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 25%.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Diego to Cape Town at least 40 days early can save you up to 39% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 40 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Diego to Cape Town for as little as $1,312 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,844 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

October can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,544. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $1,234. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CPT?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from San Diego to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap San Diego to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 7/410:05 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops38h 20mDelta
Thu 7/1111:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,006
Sat 6/89:20 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/192:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,082
Thu 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/115:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,115
Mon 7/16:55 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Mon 7/811:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,133
Thu 7/48:40 amSAN - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/117:50 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,226
Mon 7/16:20 amSAN - CPT
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Mon 7/811:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$2,300
Sat 6/87:55 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 6/191:00 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops51h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,356
Sat 6/88:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops36h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,502
Thu 7/49:20 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/112:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$2,556

San Diego to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 11/77:20 amSAN - CPT
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Sun 11/179:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,186
Thu 11/712:21 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop20h 39mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,191
Fri 11/810:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,195
Sun 11/1010:45 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Tue 11/199:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,199
Sat 10/197:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Tue 11/59:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,249
Sat 10/197:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Tue 11/59:15 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,253
Fri 10/189:15 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops32h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/42:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops34h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/6$1,304
Tue 11/125:20 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/197:50 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,340
Tue 11/125:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/197:50 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,345

San Diego to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Diego to Cape Town departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/128:30 amSAN - CPT
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/188:00 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop27h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,921
Wed 6/127:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$7,984
Tue 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/185:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops37h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,358
Tue 6/1110:00 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$9,363
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Mon 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$9,832
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Wed 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$10,772
Wed 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 6/176:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,278
Tue 6/111:12 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops36h 48mBritish Airways
Thu 6/206:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,282
Wed 6/128:05 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/196:55 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$11,968

Find flights from San Diego to Cape Town within your budget

Customize 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$1,186 - $1,888

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San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 11/7

1 stop20h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop32h 20m

$1,186

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 10/18

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/4

3 stops34h 37m

$1,304

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 11/12

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

2 stops34h 40m

$1,340

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 11/13

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

1 stop24h 11m

$1,361

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 11/10

2 stops34h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops43h 20m

$1,384

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 8/19

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/16

1 stop31h 25m

$1,435

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 11/11

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/19

2 stops41h 12m

$1,460

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 10/19

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/4

2 stops33h 53m

$1,570

San DiegoCape Town Intl

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sun 11/10

3 stops35h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/16

3 stops40h 52m

$1,888

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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 round-trip flight from San Diego to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Cape Town is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 7, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and British Airways from San Diego to Cape Town have to say. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

KLM
7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,314 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,186, but on average you can expect to pay $1,343.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Cape Town for under $8,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $8,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,186, Delta will fly you from San Diego to Cape Town and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,304 and $1,361, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SAN to CPT mean?

    Great question - SAN to CPT just means San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Cape Town 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.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Cape Town 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 San Diego to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

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    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.

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

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town 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 San Diego to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Cape Town 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 San Diego to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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

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

  • 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 $1,255). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,224Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,238Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,278Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,330Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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