Flights from Cape Town to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 24h 45m
- two tickets, via New York
- $1,211
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 9,891 mi (15,918 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
24h 45m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Diego
flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,482
Via New York
United States
25h 11m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York
flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Diego
flight 6h 18m
two ticketsfrom $1,211
Via London
United Kingdom
26h 10m
with the connection
Cape Town to London
flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego
flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,536
Via Munich
Germany
26h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,610
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Cape Town to cities closest to San Diego
Cape Town to Washington
Washington: 2,270 mi (3,653 km) from San Diego, flight 16h
from $646
Cape Town to New York
New York: 2,428 mi (3,907 km) from San Diego, flight 15h 53m
from $568
Cape Town to London
London: 5,482 mi (8,822 km) from San Diego, flight 11h 50m
from $209
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 5,600 mi (9,013 km) from San Diego, flight 11h 50m
from $358
Cape Town to Paris
Paris: 5,685 mi (9,149 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 5m
from $332
Cape Town to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 5,827 mi (9,377 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 5m
from $342
To San Diego from cities closest to Cape Town
Munich to San Diego
Munich: 5,686 mi (9,150 km) from Cape Town, flight 12h
from $664
London to San Diego
London: 6,009 mi (9,671 km) from Cape Town, flight 11h 20m
from $647
Panama City to San Diego
Panama City: 7,018 mi (11,294 km) from Cape Town, flight 6h 30m
Miami to San Diego
Miami: 7,653 mi (12,316 km) from Cape Town, flight 5h 44m
from $183
Providence to San Diego
Providence: 7,721 mi (12,425 km) from Cape Town, flight 7h 55m
Boston to San Diego
Boston: 7,721 mi (12,426 km) from Cape Town, flight 6h 27m
from $264
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to San Diego?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 5h 45m after it, about 24h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,211. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and San Diego?
Washington (24h 45m total), New York (25h 11m total), London (26h 10m total) and Munich (26h 15m total).
How far is San Diego from Cape Town?
9,891 mi (15,918 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.