Which airlines fly to San Diego?

United Airlines, KLM and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to San Diego?

Lufthansa and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to San Diego

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R14 440 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Diego in 2026

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23:45 - 22:51CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 - 18:35SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 586Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

20:50 - 13:43CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 53m1 stop Newark

6:45 - 18:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

R16 925United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Dec 4

20:50 - 20:33CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:30 - 16:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 40m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 925United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 6

20:50 - 17:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 25m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

8:40 - 18:00SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

R16 925United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Dec 4

23:45 - 22:51CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

14:10 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 683Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

20:50 - 18:29CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 - 18:35SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 700Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 7

20:35 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

12:28 - 12:10SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

R21 298British Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 5

20:35 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 19:55SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 475British Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Dec 6

0:30 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

45h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:05 - 22:40SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R27 945KLM

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 8

7:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:05 - 21:25SAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R138 676KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Diego flight tickets

United Airlines

Nov 18

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

35h 37m

2 stops

SAN22:27San Diego

Dec 6

SAN6:15San Diego

47h 55m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 925

United Airlines

Sept 3

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

26h 54m

2 stops

SAN13:44San Diego

Sept 10

SAN8:00San Diego

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R17 006

United Airlines

Nov 15

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

33h 46m

2 stops

SAN20:36San Diego

Dec 5

SAN17:35San Diego

28h 05m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

R17 603

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Diego flight tickets

Delta

Nov 17

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 39m

2 stops

SAN18:29San Diego

Dec 7

SAN6:15San Diego

26h 20m

2 stops

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 700

Delta

Oct 16

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

Oct 23

SAN22:00San Diego

35h 35m

2 stops

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R18 119

Delta

Oct 16

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

Oct 23

SAN21:45San Diego

35h 50m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R18 216

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Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

23:45-22:51

2 stops32h 06m

San Diego

Sat 24/10

6:15-18:35

1 stop27h 20m

R16 586

Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-13:43

1 stop26h 53m

San Diego

Fri 4/12

6:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R16 925

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-20:33

1 stop33h 43m

San Diego

Sun 6/12

9:30-16:10

2 stops44h 40m

R16 925

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-17:15

2 stops30h 25m

San Diego

Fri 4/12

8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R16 925

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

23:45-22:51

2 stops32h 06m

San Diego

Fri 23/10

14:10-10:25

2 stops35h 15m

R17 683

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-18:29

2 stops31h 39m

San Diego

Mon 7/12

6:15-18:35

2 stops26h 20m

R17 700

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

San Diego

Sat 5/12

12:28-12:10

2 stops37h 42m

R21 298

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

San Diego

Sun 6/12

18:00-19:55

2 stops39h 55m

R21 475

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

0:30-12:10

1 stop45h 40m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

22:05-22:40

2 stops38h 35m

R27 945

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAN San Diego

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

San Diego

Fri 16/10

22:05-21:25

2 stops38h 20m

R138 676

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Cape Town, with most prices found around R15 763. The month of October is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R16 973.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to San Diego flight.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San Diego

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Best price found	R14 440
Fastest flight time	24h 56m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R14 440. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 586.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Diego takes 24h 56m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San Diego.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to San Diego

How far is Cape Town Intl to San Diego by plane?
The distance between Cape Town Intl and San Diego is about 15909,0 km. By plane, this route typically takes 24h 56m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and San Diego, the leading airline is KLM, making up 40% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 38% and British Airways with 21%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Diego

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 158 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 636	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 571 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R19 180	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 196 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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