$729+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,343 (Turkish Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $729 (oojo) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $2,025 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cape TownExplore 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, 2025.
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, 2025.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 10/24
8:40 pm-11:50 am
2 stops30h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/13
5:15 pm-5:19 pm
2 stops34h 04m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 10/24
10:30 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops31h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/13
1:50 pm-3:28 pm
3 stops35h 38m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Tue 9/23
4:40 pm-11:00 am
1 stop33h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/5
6:55 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop28h 55m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Tue 9/23
3:01 pm-11:00 am
2 stops34h 59m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/5
6:55 pm-5:41 pm
2 stops31h 46m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Wed 10/22
8:00 am-5:10 pm
2 stops24h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/2
8:50 pm-11:38 am
1 stop24h 48m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 10/24
10:30 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops35h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/13
9:30 pm-6:46 pm
2 stops31h 16m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 10/24
7:30 am-9:25 am
3 stops40h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/13
10:40 am-12:00 pm
3 stops35h 20m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 10/3
5:15 pm-9:30 am
2 stops31h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/10
6:05 pm-3:25 pm
2 stops30h 20m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Fri 9/12
1:58 pm-3:15 pm
3 stops40h 17m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/19
11:05 am-8:48 pm
3 stops42h 43m
San DiegoCape Town
SAN - CPT
SANCPT
San Diego
Thu 7/10
1:55 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop22h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 7/28
11:00 pm-6:54 pm
2 stops28h 54m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cape Town
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 June 9, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Cape Town is 38 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 $1,292). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 June 12, 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% 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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM from San Diego to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Food
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Comfort
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Ketan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,070 | Average$1,896 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,086 | Average$1,715 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,231 | Average$1,430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,424 | Average$1,501 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |