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$1,590+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sun 7/12
Sun 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

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 June 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/710:25 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 7/137:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop25h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 6/269:05 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 7/108:00 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops32h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,595
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/71:40 pm
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
KLM
Tue 7/1411:15 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop45h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/9$1,602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 6/266:15 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Fri 7/108:05 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop22h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$1,631
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 9/169:45 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/251:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops35h 43m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/8$1,638
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:04 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 11m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/256:55 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,640
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:45 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops55h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/17:30 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,651
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 9/289:45 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/121:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
3 stops34h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/9$1,663

Find 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,590
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,721
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 6/26

10:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/10

8:00 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$1,595

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 7/7

10:25 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops29h 07m

$1,595

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 11/17

10:48 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/19

6:55 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,788
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 11/17

7:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/19

8:50 pm-11:08 am

1 stop24h 18m

$1,798

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/19

8:50 pm-11:08 am

1 stop24h 18m

$1,802

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 7/13

6:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/27

7:50 pm-10:49 am

2 stops47h 59m

$1,803

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 9/16

6:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/25

8:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,850
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 6/27

7:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops54h 45m

$1,621
Quickest one-way

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Sat 6/27

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,965

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Deals found on 6/10

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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 San Diego to Cape Town in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 San Diego-Cape Town 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 San Diego to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cape Town

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of $1,371). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,657). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Cape Town?

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 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andBritish Airways from San Diego to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,809 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cape Town?

    Departing from San Diego to Cape Town will take you 22h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9898 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $1,291, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Cape Town and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,295 and $1,299, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 27% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cape Town (average of $1,371). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,657). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,295Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,299Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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