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

KLM, British Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Cape Town Intl

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

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

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R16 331 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cape Town in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R31 308 to R27 213. The lowest price recently found on this route was R26 007.

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8:00 - 15:20

SAN

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

20:00 - 16:07

CPT

SAN

29h 07m

1 stop

R26 007Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 12

20:32 - 15:20

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CPT

33h 48m

2 stops

19:50 - 9:21

CPT

SAN

22h 31m

1 stop

R26 024Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 13

8:00 - 15:20

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CPT

22h 20m

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19:50 - 12:41

CPT

SAN

25h 51m

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R26 090Brussels Airlines

Sat, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 13

21:59 - 15:20

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CPT

32h 21m

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20:00 - 10:49

CPT

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23h 49m

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R26 123Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 12

21:59 - 15:20

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32h 21m

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19:50 - 9:21

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22h 31m

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R26 189Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 13

21:05 - 15:20

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33h 15m

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20:00 - 18:32

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31h 32m

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R26 337United Airlines

Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 10

21:55 - 14:35

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31h 40m

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13:50 - 15:33

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SAN

35h 43m

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R26 436Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10

21:59 - 17:10

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34h 11m

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19:50 - 10:49

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SAN

47h 59m

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R26 618United Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 18

10:04 - 10:15

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39h 11m

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18:55 - 20:25

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SAN

35h 30m

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R26 734Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Feb 25

22:30 - 17:10

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CPT

33h 40m

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19:50 - 10:38

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SAN

47h 48m

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R26 783United Airlines

Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9

KLM flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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KLM

Jun 13

SAN13:40San Diego

22h 45m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jun 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

45h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

R27 295

KLM

Jun 12

SAN7:20San Diego

29h 05m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jun 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

45h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

R27 361

KLM

Jun 13

SAN6:15San Diego

30h 10m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jun 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

SAN23:39San Diego

R28 699

Delta flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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Delta

Jun 26

SAN6:15San Diego

30h 10m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jul 10

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

SAN17:05San Diego

R26 948

Delta

Jun 15

SAN10:43San Diego

22h 07m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jun 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

45h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

R27 609

Delta

Jun 15

SAN6:15San Diego

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jun 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

45h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:50San Diego

R27 675

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R26 007

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Sun 28/6

20:32-15:20

2 stops33h 48m

Cape Town Intl

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19:50-9:21

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R26 024

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Sat 27/6

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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2 stops25h 51m

R26 090

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21:59-15:20

1 stop32h 21m

Cape Town Intl

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20:00-10:49

1 stop23h 49m

R26 123

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Sun 28/6

21:59-15:20

1 stop32h 21m

Cape Town Intl

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19:50-9:21

1 stop22h 31m

R26 189

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San Diego

Fri 26/6

21:05-15:20

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-18:32

2 stops31h 32m

R26 337

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San Diego

Thu 29/10

21:55-14:35

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

13:50-15:33

3 stops35h 43m

R26 436

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San Diego

Sat 4/7

21:59-17:10

2 stops34h 11m

Cape Town Intl

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19:50-10:49

2 stops47h 59m

R26 618

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SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 16/9

10:04-10:15

2 stops39h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

18:55-20:25

2 stops35h 30m

R26 734

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 2/7

22:30-17:10

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-10:38

2 stops47h 48m

R26 783

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San Diego, with most prices found around R22 639. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 448.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Cape Town flight.

When to book flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	24h 05m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to Cape Town takes 24h 05m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Cape Town

How far is San Diego to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Diego to Cape Town Intl is 15909,0 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 24h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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