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Cheap flights from San Diego to Cape Town from $780

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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:50 am
SAN
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CPT
52h 51m
2 stops
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4:35 pm - 7:58 pm
CPT
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SAN
36h 23m
2 stops
$1,306Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, May 19
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8:00 am - 11:30 am
SAN
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CPT
42h 30m
2 stops
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1:00 pm - 9:29 pm
CPT
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SAN
41h 29m
2 stops
$1,310Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:25 am - 11:50 am
SAN
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CPT
64h 25m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 8:04 pm
CPT
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SAN
60h 29m
2 stops
$1,329Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
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9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
SAN
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CPT
31h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 3:20 pm
CPT
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SAN
34h 30m
3 stops
$1,335Ethiopian Air
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
SAN
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CPT
31h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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SAN
34h 25m
3 stops
$1,417Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:55 pm
SAN
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CPT
23h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:16 am
CPT
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SAN
24h 16m
1 stop
$1,467United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, May 19
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9:00 am - 5:15 pm
SAN
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CPT
47h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 10:09 pm
CPT
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SAN
42h 09m
2 stops
$1,468Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, May 28
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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CPT
48h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 10:09 pm
CPT
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SAN
42h 09m
2 stops
$1,474Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, May 23
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4:41 pm - 5:15 pm
SAN
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CPT
63h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 10:09 pm
CPT
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SAN
42h 09m
2 stops
$1,479Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 7:40 am
SAN
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CPT
28h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:16 am
CPT
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SAN
24h 16m
1 stop
$1,497United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, May 19

KLM flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Apr 18
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 25
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
48h 35m
2 stops
SAN2:50 pmSan Diego
$1,672
KLM
Apr 21
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
26h 20m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 28
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 35m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$1,682
KLM
Apr 2
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 15
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
30h 27m
2 stops
SAN8:42 pmSan Diego
$1,689

Qatar Airways flights from San Diego to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Diego to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 10
SAN8:50 amSan Diego
40h 40m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
May 7
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
41h 29m
2 stops
SAN9:29 pmSan Diego
$1,458
Qatar Airways
Apr 2
SAN9:00 amSan Diego
47h 15m
2 stops
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
May 28
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
42h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:09 pmSan Diego
$1,468
Qatar Airways
Mar 26
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
48h 25m
2 stops
CPT5:25 pmCape Town Intl
May 23
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
42h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:09 pmSan Diego
$1,474

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Cape Town 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2026.
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San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 3/17

9:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops52h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

4:35 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops36h 23m

$1,306

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops41h 29m

$1,310

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:25 am-11:50 am

2 stops64h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

4:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops60h 29m

$1,329

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops34h 30m

$1,335

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Fri 4/17

9:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

1:50 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops34h 25m

$1,417
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 3/17

8:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

8:00 pm-11:16 am

1 stop24h 16m

$1,467

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 4/2

9:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

1:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,468

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 3/26

8:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/23

1:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,474

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Wed 4/1

4:41 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops63h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

1:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,479

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Tue 3/17

6:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

8:00 pm-11:16 am

1 stop24h 16m

$1,497

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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 August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,423.

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You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Cape Town flight.

How have San Diego to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for San Diego to Cape Town flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

22h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Cape Town takes 22h 20m
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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  • 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 22h 20m 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.

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  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $1,295Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,269 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,299Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,779 reviews
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7.4
9,405 reviews
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