$837+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Diego (SAN)
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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 10/157:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 10/319:55 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Mon 10/267:00 pm
SAN
- CPT
1 stop32h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 3/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,134
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Sat 10/313:30 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops31h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,142
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:20 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Mon 9/287:40 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 3/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,196
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Fri 5/158:35 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops53h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 3/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,440
Best flights from Cape Town to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:20 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Fri 5/158:35 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops53h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 3/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:55 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops30h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2910:40 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,605
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop33h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Sat 8/298:00 am
SAN
- CPT
1 stop22h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,938
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/22:25 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops32h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/298:30 pm
SAN
- CPT
3 stops56h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,439
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/299:45 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,480
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/91:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/159:45 pm
SAN
- CPT
3 stops54h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,542
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated March 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated March 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:55 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops30h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2910:40 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,605
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:55 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops30h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 8/298:00 am
SAN
- CPT
1 stop22h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,631
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop33h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Sat 8/298:00 am
SAN
- CPT
1 stop22h 20m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,938
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/22:25 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/298:30 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,417
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/38:00 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2910:40 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,833
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/299:45 pm
SAN
- CPT
2 stops31h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,480
One-way flights from Cape Town to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 14, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:35 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops57h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$837
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/43:30 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops60h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$990
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/271:40 pm
CPT
- SAN
2 stops55h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/14![British Airways logo]()
$1,243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:40 am
CPT
- SAN
2 stops41h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$1,339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:25 pm
CPT
- SAN
3 stops59h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,917
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:40 am
CPT
- SAN
1 stop37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/11![KLM logo]()
$2,431
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:00 am
CPT
- SAN
1 stop38h 05m
KLM
Deal found 3/13![KLM logo]()
$2,508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:50 pm
CPT
- SAN
1 stop31h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$2,705
Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 2 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,440 (oojo) |
One-way from | $837 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,183 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Diego 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 March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/9
3:20 pm-2:55 pm
2 stops32h 35m
San Diego
Fri 5/15
8:35 pm-11:00 am
2 stops53h 25m
$1,583
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/2
5:55 pm-3:35 pm
2 stops30h 40m
San Diego
Sat 8/29
10:40 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops33h 30m
$1,605
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/2
7:50 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop33h 15m
San Diego
Sat 8/29
8:00 am-3:20 pm
1 stop22h 20m
$1,938
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/2
2:25 pm-1:47 pm
3 stops32h 22m
San Diego
Sat 8/29
8:30 pm-1:35 pm
3 stops56h 05m
$2,439
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Fri 4/3
1:50 pm-3:15 pm
3 stops34h 25m
San Diego
Sat 8/29
9:45 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops31h 50m
$2,480
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/9
1:50 pm-3:20 pm
3 stops34h 30m
San Diego
Fri 5/15
9:45 pm-1:00 pm
3 stops54h 15m
$2,542
Cheapest one-way
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 7/27
4:35 pm-2:27 pm
2 stops54h 52m
$917
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/4
3:30 pm-6:30 pm
3 stops60h 00m
$990
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/27
1:40 pm-11:48 am
2 stops55h 08m
$1,114
Quickest one-way
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT - SAN
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 7/27
6:50 pm-2:55 pm
1 stop29h 05m
$1,243
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 Cape Town-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to San Diego, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$983 | Average$1,117 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |