SAN - CPT

R10 126 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town departing on 2/5. 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.
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Cheapest return fare
R20 586
Overall average: R21 905
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 26/2Mon 2/3
SAN - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 126
Typical prices: R20 204-R20 586
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/5
SAN - CPT • 3 stops
Top airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from R20 586 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
November
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cape Town (SAN-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:30 - 19:15
SAN
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 20:37
CPT
-
SAN
33h 07m
1 stop
R20 586Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
22:15 - 18:00
SAN
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CPT
33h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:00
CPT
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SAN
28h 10m
2 stops
R20 665United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:59 - 11:50
SAN
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CPT
52h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:30
CPT
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SAN
38h 55m
2 stops
R20 840Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:25 - 11:50
SAN
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CPT
53h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:04
CPT
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SAN
36h 29m
2 stops
R21 158Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 7:40
SAN
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CPT
28h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 0:14
CPT
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SAN
47h 44m
2 stops
R21 301Lufthansa
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Jun 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 - 11:50
SAN
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CPT
42h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:46
CPT
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SAN
50h 11m
2 stops
R21 317Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 11:00
SAN
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CPT
31h 25m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 0:14
CPT
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SAN
47h 44m
2 stops
R21 826Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:02 - 5:50
SAN
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CPT
31h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 - 11:50
CPT
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SAN
37h 10m
1 stop
R22 478Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:58 - 11:50
SAN
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CPT
52h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:28
CPT
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SAN
36h 53m
2 stops
R22 573Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
8:00 - 19:15
SAN
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CPT
26h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 - 11:50
CPT
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SAN
37h 10m
1 stop
R22 684Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R21 905 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 676 and R27 660 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR10 126
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town was R10 126 for a one-way ticket and R20 586 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Cape Town?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Cape Town, British Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cape Town are British Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R22 796 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R25 002 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9289 reviews
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
6,6Food
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Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

2,0 MediocreAnnie Caroline, Feb 2026
SFO - LAX
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Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

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