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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Diego to Cape Town based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Diego (SAN) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 7,239.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Cape Town (CPT)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cape Town (CPT): Cape Town International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Diego to Cape Town

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for San Diego to Cape Town airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sat, May 3 at AED 4428 for one-way flights.
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Flight Info | San Diego to Cape Town

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 4,427
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 15,938.1 km
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

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