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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Diego.
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20:00 - 20:24CPT-SAN
33h 24m3 stops
21:30 - 9:30SAN-CPT
51h 00m2 stops
R17 433United Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Sat, May 17
20:00 - 21:22CPT-SAN
34h 22m2 stops
17:15 - 9:30SAN-CPT
31h 15m2 stops
R17 597United Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Sun, May 18
23:15 - 11:57CPT-SAN
45h 42m2 stops
7:20 - 21:25SAN-CPT
29h 05m2 stops
R19 441Delta
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Thu, May 8 - Thu, May 22
23:15 - 20:27CPT-SAN
30h 12m2 stops
6:34 - 21:25SAN-CPT
29h 51m2 stops
R19 459Delta
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Wed, May 7 - Tue, May 20
23:00 - 20:27CPT-SAN
30h 27m2 stops
6:20 - 21:25SAN-CPT
30h 05m2 stops
R21 047KLM
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Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 21
23:00 - 20:27CPT-SAN
30h 27m2 stops
10:01 - 21:25SAN-CPT
26h 24m2 stops
R21 120KLM
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Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 20
9:00 - 14:50CPT-SAN
38h 50m2 stops
10:19 - 11:00SAN-CPT
39h 41m2 stops
R24 589British Airways
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Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 23
13:00 - 18:29CPT-SAN
38h 29m2 stops
22:39 - 11:00SAN-CPT
51h 21m2 stops
R24 862American Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 22
9:00 - 14:50CPT-SAN
38h 50m2 stops
19:50 - 11:00SAN-CPT
30h 10m1 stop
R25 118British Airways
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 19
13:00 - 18:29CPT-SAN
38h 29m2 stops
14:49 - 11:00SAN-CPT
35h 11m2 stops
R25 994American Airlines
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Fri, May 9 - Mon, May 19

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to San Diego is March, where tickets cost R17 981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 316 and R28 312 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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August

High season

July

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to San Diego

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to San Diego

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to San Diego was R955 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to San Diego?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to San Diego, United Airlines or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to San Diego are United Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of R24 042 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R26 306 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cape Town to San Diego

 
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1319 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
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This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

6,0 GoodPaul, Mar 2025BOM - MLE
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This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

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