$1,059+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Diego (SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 -
2 stops29h 04m
Tue 11/38:00 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,059
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
2 stops32h 22m
Sun 11/16:25 am -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,067
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/303:20 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 1/256:28 pm -
2 stops27h 12m
Deal found 9/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,174
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/306:55 pm -
2 stops34h 45m
Mon 1/256:00 pm -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/307:10 pm -
2 stops32h 39m
Mon 1/257:41 pm -
3 stops36h 19m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,230
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops39h 22m
Sun 11/12:10 pm -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,827
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/253:10 pm -
3 stops57h 18m
Sun 11/19:45 pm -
3 stops54h 25m
Deal found 9/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,055
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/241:15 pm -
2 stops39h 28m
Tue 11/35:35 pm -
3 stops33h 25m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,137
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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 -
2 stops29h 04m
Tue 11/38:00 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,059
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop35h 34m
Sun 11/16:15 am -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,067
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops39h 22m
Sun 11/12:10 pm -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,827
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/253:10 pm -
3 stops57h 18m
Sun 11/19:45 pm -
3 stops54h 25m
Deal found 9/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,055
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated September 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego. Data last updated September 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/237:40 am -
1 stop37h 10m
Wed 11/47:20 am -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 9/9![KLM logo]()
$3,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 -
2 stops29h 04m
Tue 11/38:00 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/241:15 pm -
2 stops39h 28m
Tue 11/35:35 pm -
3 stops33h 25m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
2 stops32h 22m
Sun 11/16:25 am -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$1,067
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/255:20 pm -
2 stops39h 22m
Sun 11/12:10 pm -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,827
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/253:10 pm -
3 stops57h 18m
Sun 11/19:45 pm -
3 stops54h 25m
Deal found 9/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,055
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 10/258:50 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Wed 11/46:39 am -
2 stops25h 56m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$3,297
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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2026.
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/208:00 pm -
1 stop27h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Brussels Airlines logo]()
$3,331
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/208:00 pm -
2 stops30h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$3,335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
3 stops41h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,442
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:55 pm -
2 stops51h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,563
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:50 pm -
1 stop32h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![British Airways logo]()
$4,408
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:50 pm -
3 stops34h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$4,742
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 September 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,059 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,316 |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 11, 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 Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/24
7:50 pm-3:54 pm
2 stops29h 04m
San Diego
Tue 11/3
8:00 am-6:00 pm
2 stops24h 00m
$1,059
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
8:50 pm-11:24 pm
1 stop35h 34m
San Diego
Sun 11/1
6:15 am-6:35 pm
1 stop26h 20m
$1,067
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
5:20 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops39h 22m
San Diego
Sun 11/1
2:10 pm-12:05 pm
3 stops35h 55m
$1,827
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
3:10 pm-3:28 pm
3 stops57h 18m
San Diego
Sun 11/1
9:45 pm-2:10 pm
3 stops54h 25m
$2,055
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/20
8:00 pm-2:57 pm
1 stop27h 57m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$3,331
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/20
8:00 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops30h 10m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$3,335
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/20
2:30 pm-11:00 pm
3 stops41h 30m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$3,442
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/23
5:55 pm-12:16 pm
2 stops51h 21m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$3,563
Cape TownSan Diego
CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego
CPTSAN
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/23
6:50 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop32h 00m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$4,408
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 September 11, 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
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$1,125 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |