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$880+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPT
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,244
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$880
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,094
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($288 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 15, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:30 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/138:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop25h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,244
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:00 pm
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop32h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 2/138:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop25h 01m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/12$1,249
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:15 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:35 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,251
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:15 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:35 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops53h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/66:25 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/124:35 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops40h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,262
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:33 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops53h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:35 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,280
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:35 am
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/94:35 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops35h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 1/248:10 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 2/248:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop33h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/168:30 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 2/258:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop25h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,294

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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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

8:50 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$1,294

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 2/16

8:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

8:50 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$1,294

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops33h 59m

$1,299

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/5

11:49 am-8:45 pm

3 stops46h 56m

$880

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/5

8:42 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops58h 43m

$884

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/12

11:59 am-9:45 am

3 stops59h 46m

$895

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

$897

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/5

8:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$903

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$914

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:25 am-1:00 pm

3 stops41h 35m

$947

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Deals found on 1/14

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 $1,213). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
8,049 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,164 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,134 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7,678 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 23h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9898 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $1,132, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Cape Town and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,251 and $1,426, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% 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 $1,213). Flying from San Diego to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,251Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,490Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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