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

Departing from Cape Town to San Diego will take you 29h 19m. There are 9898 mi between Cape Town and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to San Diego round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to San Diego is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $983 on this airline. Delta is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to San Diego as you normally would.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Cape Town-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Fri 12/117:10 pm -

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$2,522

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$2,668

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1 stop34h 05m

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$2,955

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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 October 30, 2026.

Fri 1/229:00 pm -

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$1,066

Sat 2/208:50 pm -

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1 stop35h 45m

Deal found 10/27

$1,290

Tue 1/58:40 pm -

1 stop29h 30m

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2 stops33h 55m

Deal found 10/29

$2,144

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$2,190

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$2,955

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2 stops37h 25m

Deal found 10/27

$2,938

One-way flights from Cape Town to San Diego
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Fri 2/197:25 pm -

2 stops36h 50m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 10/29

$798

Wed 2/177:25 pm -

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Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 10/29

$799

Thu 2/1812:35 pm -

2 stops42h 33m

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Deal found 10/29

$809

Tue 2/1612:35 pm -

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$819

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$849

Tue 2/162:25 pm -

3 stops32h 35m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 10/25

$890

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$1,066 (Virgin Atlantic)
One-way from	$798 (Gotogate)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,058

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

7:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops36h 50m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$799

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/18

12:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops42h 33m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$809

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/16

12:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops42h 33m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$819

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

6:25 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops52h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$953

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/16

8:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop31h 52m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$994

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/18

8:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop31h 52m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$997

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

8:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$997

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/22

9:00 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops35h 58m

San Diego

Sat 1/30

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,066

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/20

8:50 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops35h 51m

San Diego

Sat 3/20

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,290

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/5

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 30m

San Diego

Sun 6/6

7:40 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$2,144

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Cape Town-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $1,053). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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 San Diego

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.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
Departing from Cape Town to San Diego will take you 29h 19m. There are 9898 mi between Cape Town and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to San Diego round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to San Diego is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $983 on this airline. Delta is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego 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 Cape Town to San Diego?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $1,053). Flying from Cape Town to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,541). 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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