Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Cape Town?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from San Diego according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 35m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 24m.

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

Lufthansa and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Cape Town Intl

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,312.

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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:11 am - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 11:53 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,381Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 30

8:00 am - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 11:53 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,381Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 29

7:36 am - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 11:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,381Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Apr 30

12:48 pm - 6:35 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 4:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,506Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:47 pm - 6:35 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 7:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 16m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,510Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

9:39 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 4:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 10m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,510United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 10

9:39 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 1:09 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 19m1 stop Newark

$1,510United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7

6:47 pm - 6:35 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 9:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,510Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

10:00 am - 10:40 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol

7:30 am - 12:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,550KLM

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10

6:15 am - 10:40 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

12:30 am - 12:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

45h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,552KLM

Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2

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12:38 pm - 5:50 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 4:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,401Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

6:15 am - 5:50 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 4:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,405Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

7:45 am - 5:50 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 6:02 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,405Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

10:05 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

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

12:30 am - 6:29 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

50h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$1,435KLM

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

10:05 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

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

8:50 pm - 7:36 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,440Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

1:40 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 7:36 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,604Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

10:30 pm - 2:10 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 3:28 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 38m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,626Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

9:45 pm - 2:10 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 8:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

39h 43m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,709Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

8:42 am - 1:00 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 18m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 3:28 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 38m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,800Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

8:42 am - 2:10 pmSAN San Diego-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 28m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 3:28 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 38m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,365Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

SAN6:11 amSan Diego

42h 19m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 30

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

37h 23m

2 stops

SAN11:53 pmSan Diego

$1,381

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Mar 11

SAN6:11 amSan Diego

42h 19m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 30

CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl

37h 23m

2 stops

SAN11:53 pmSan Diego

$1,417

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Mar 12

SAN10:15 amSan Diego

38h 15m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 29

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

42h 00m

2 stops

SAN10:15 pmSan Diego

$1,421

Delta flights from San Diego to Cape Town

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Delta

Oct 22

SAN12:38 pmSan Diego

20h 12m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 29

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

SAN4:25 pmSan Diego

$1,401

Delta

Oct 22

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 29

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

SAN4:25 pmSan Diego

$1,405

Delta

Oct 20

SAN10:05 pmSan Diego

38h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 27

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

31h 46m

1 stop

SAN7:36 pmSan Diego

$1,440

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San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 3/11

6:11 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/30

7:30 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,381

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 3/11

8:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/29

7:30 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,381

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 2/1

7:36 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/30

7:30 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$1,381

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San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Mon 11/30

12:48 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

8:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$1,506

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 12/1

7:47 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops36h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

8:50 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$1,510

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 11/26

9:39 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/10

8:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,510

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 11/26

9:39 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

8:50 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$1,510

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 12/1

6:47 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

8:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,510

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 2/3

10:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/10

7:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$1,550

San DiegoCape Town

SAN San Diego - CPT Cape Town Intl

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 1/29

6:15 am-10:40 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

12:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop45h 40m

$1,552

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,276 to $1,669.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,381.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from San Diego during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,596.

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

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Cape Town flight.

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Best Price Found	$933
Fastest flight time	20h 12m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $933. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,381.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Cape Town takes 20h 12m

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How far is San Diego to Cape Town Intl by plane?
San Diego and Cape Town Intl are 9885.4 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 20h 12m by plane in normal conditions.
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 are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Diego and Cape Town, the leading airline is Delta, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 28% and KLM with 12%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $1,276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,649 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,291	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,390 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,610	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,591 reviews	Search KLM flights

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