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$955+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$955
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$985
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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 March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/68:00 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/179:30 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops51h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/118:05 pmCPT - SAN
1 stop36h 37mDelta
Sun 5/186:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,003
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:40 amCPT - SAN
2 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1810:00 amSAN - CPT
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,084
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/611:00 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops30h 27mKLM
Mon 5/196:15 amSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/27$1,153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/41:00 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops41h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/216:27 amSAN - CPT
2 stops43h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,357
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:00 amCPT - SAN
2 stops40h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 5/197:50 pmSAN - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,376
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:40 amCPT - SAN
3 stops54h 04mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/136:30 pmSAN - CPT
3 stops53h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,512
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/152:35 pmCPT - SAN
3 stops33h 58mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/139:55 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,713
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/91:00 pmCPT - SAN
2 stops39h 48mQatar Airways
Tue 5/2010:45 pmSAN - CPT
2 stops51h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,250

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Diego 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

8:00 pm-8:24 pm

3 stops33h 24m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

9:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops51h 00m

$955

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop36h 37m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,003

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:40 am-8:24 pm

2 stops44h 44m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

10:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops38h 30m

$1,084

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

11:00 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops30h 27m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

6:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,153

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

1:00 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops41h 44m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:27 am-11:00 am

2 stops43h 33m

$1,357

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

9:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,376

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

10:40 am-7:44 am

3 stops54h 04m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:30 pm-9:25 am

3 stops53h 55m

$1,512

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

2:35 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops33h 58m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,713

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

1:00 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops39h 48m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

10:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops51h 05m

$2,250

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Deals found on 3/27

Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cape Town-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cape Town-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to San Diego, you should look to book at least 24 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 Cape Town to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CPT to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to San Diego is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $955 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and KLM, starting at $1,003 and $1,153 round-trip. United Airlines is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 vacation 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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