SAN - CPT

R15 896 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 1/8. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R30 354
Typical prices: R35 861-R25 774
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/7Mon 23/11
SAN - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R15 896
Typical prices: R23 250-R27 562
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/8
SAN - CPT • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from R30 354 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Nov 23
Qatar Airways Logo
6:18 - 17:30
SAN
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CPT
50h 12m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 22:22
CPT
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SAN
37h 22m
2 stops
R30 354Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:53 - 10:30
SAN
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CPT
37h 37m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 16:41
CPT
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SAN
31h 41m
2 stops
R30 538Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Qatar Airways Logo
11:53 - 10:30
SAN
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CPT
37h 37m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 16:41
CPT
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SAN
31h 41m
2 stops
R30 554Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Nov 22
Qatar Airways Logo
6:18 - 17:30
SAN
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CPT
50h 12m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:22
CPT
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SAN
37h 27m
2 stops
R31 022Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Nov 20
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6:18 - 17:30
SAN
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CPT
50h 12m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:38
CPT
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SAN
41h 03m
2 stops
R31 089Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 14:35
SAN
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CPT
31h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 15:33
CPT
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SAN
35h 43m
3 stops
R32 025Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 14:35
SAN
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CPT
31h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 15:33
CPT
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SAN
35h 43m
3 stops
R32 042Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 13 - Sat, Nov 21
Qatar Airways Logo
6:18 - 17:30
SAN
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CPT
50h 12m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:22
CPT
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SAN
37h 27m
2 stops
R32 075Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:04 - 10:15
SAN
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CPT
38h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 20:21
CPT
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SAN
33h 51m
2 stops
R32 176Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:32 - 14:10
SAN
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CPT
44h 38m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 15:03
CPT
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SAN
33h 28m
3 stops
R32 242Ethiopian Air
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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.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Cape Town departing in July.

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 R22 916 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R52 768 and R42 438 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR15 896
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 68% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Cape Town

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R15 896 for a one-way ticket and R30 354 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, United Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cape Town are United Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R25 943 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R24 001 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • 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 9684 reviews
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
7,3Comfort
6,6Food
7,1Entertainment
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I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

8,0 ExcellentLILLY, May 2026
SFO - HKG
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I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

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

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