Travelling from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours ahead of San Diego.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from San Diego to CPT.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from San Diego to CPT that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SAN and CPT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
With public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to CPT flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your San Diego to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, 534 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.096 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to CPT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your San Diego to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from San Diego to CPT.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people travel to Cape Town. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Before locking in your San Diego to CPT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Cape Town International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are leading attractions which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
