Cape Town

$1,237+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT)

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SAN — CPT
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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The best prices from San Diego to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 noviembre 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,355

Round-trip from

$1,237
(oojo)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From San Diego to Cape Town Intl

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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/67:55 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
vie. 12/276:45 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/66:10 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/276:45 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,755
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/610:03 amSAN - CPT
3 stops44h 07mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/276:10 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/256:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/319:30 amCPT - SAN
2 stops58h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,272
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/154:10 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops32h 45mSWISS
dom. 12/229:00 amCPT - SAN
2 stops45h 40mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$2,540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/156:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
mar. 12/249:15 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop23h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/20$2,545
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/259:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/311:50 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops36h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$2,652
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/255:20 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
mar. 12/319:30 amCPT - SAN
2 stops43h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$2,874
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/176:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 55mKLM
mié. 12/2511:59 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 11/20$3,292
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/1611:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
vie. 12/276:55 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$3,932
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/157:05 amSAN - CPT
3 stops42h 35mEmirates
jue. 1/26:25 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops35h 47mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$11,311

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San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

mar. 2/25

9:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/25

1:50 pm-3:52 pm

3 stops35h 02m

$1,237

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 1/18

6:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/28

10:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,333

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 1/18

6:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/28

10:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,399

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

mar. 2/25

6:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/25

6:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,403

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 1/18

7:43 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops36h 17m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/28

8:50 pm-11:03 am

1 stop24h 13m

$1,432

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

sáb. 1/18

10:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 3/8

3:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops57h 35m

$1,467

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

dom. 1/12

7:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/28

11:20 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,497

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

dom. 1/12

2:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/28

9:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,662

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

dom. 12/15

4:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/22

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$2,540

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

lun. 12/16

11:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 12/27

6:55 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$3,932

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 round-trip flight from San Diego to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Cape Town is 89 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.

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 $1,286). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from San Diego to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 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 noviembre 21, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $1,237, Ethiopian Air will fly you from San Diego to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,333 and $1,403, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,286). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,378Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,424Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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