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$796+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Diego
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 July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 7/237:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop36h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 8/108:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 12/228:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Mon 1/1110:55 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,066
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 12/258:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Thu 1/1410:55 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,140
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/911:15 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops33h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/164:23 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops40h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$1,144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 12/218:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop26h 20m
Delta
Mon 1/118:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/247:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3110:40 pm
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 12/258:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Sun 1/108:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,296
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/56:25 pm
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops55h 45m
British Airways
Sun 11/86:00 pm
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 12/218:50 pm
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop26h 20m
Delta
Sun 1/108:00 am
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,378

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,066
(Delta)

One-way from

$796
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,092
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops33h 19m

San Diego

Wed 9/16

4:23 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops40h 27m

$1,144

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/24

7:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Sat 10/31

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,250

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/5

6:25 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops55h 45m

San Diego

Sun 11/8

6:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,333
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/21

8:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

San Diego

Sun 1/10

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,378
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/29

7:20 am-8:19 am

3 stops57h 59m

$796

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/10

7:50 pm-9:49 am

1 stop22h 59m

$1,257
Quickest one-way

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

7:50 pm-9:21 am

1 stop22h 31m

$1,408

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

7:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

$3,587

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/4

10:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$3,592

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$3,967

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to San Diego

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 Cape Town to San Diego in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 >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.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $972). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,509 and $1,679 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,066 on Delta (Dec 22-Jan 11).

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 July 27, 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San Diego. 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 Cape Town to San Diego?

    Departing from Cape Town to San Diego will take you 23h 20m. 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 20% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego (average of $972). 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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Top airline flying from Cape Town to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to San Diego. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$983Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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