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R1 488+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — CPT
feb. 6 — feb. 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R930 or less
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vie. 23/16:00SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 10/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R12 492
mié. 21/16:00SFO - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
mar. 21/420:05CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 492
sáb. 6/621:00SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 40mDelta
mar. 23/621:55JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 573
jue. 22/18:25SFO - CPT
2 stops24h 50mDelta
vie. 24/420:05CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 573
mar. 20/114:05SFO - CPT
1 stop43h 10mDelta
vie. 24/420:05CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
mié. 13/523:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 05mDelta
dom. 31/520:05CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 655
mié. 13/523:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 05mDelta
dom. 24/520:05CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 672
jue. 4/613:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 50mKLM
mar. 16/623:15JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 704
vie. 15/513:45SFO - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKLM
vie. 29/523:15CPT - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 704
mar. 27/115:40SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mKLM
lun. 9/219:20JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 721
vie. 23/113:55SFO - CPT
1 stop30h 15mKLM
jue. 23/423:15CPT - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 721
vie. 20/29:10SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 55mKLM
vie. 27/223:59JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 737

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 23/1

11:40-19:00

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/2

21:55-17:43

1 stop29h 48m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

jue. 22/1

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 492

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 18/3

21:55-20:25

1 stop31h 30m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

jue. 5/3

11:47-19:15

1 stop21h 28m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 23/3

21:30-13:06

1 stop24h 36m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

sáb. 24/1

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 24/4

20:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

dom. 1/2

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 15/2

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

dom. 25/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 20/1

22:55-19:15

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:05-20:24

1 stop33h 19m

R12 573

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

sáb. 24/1

11:50-19:15

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/4

20:05-15:18

2 stops28h 13m

R12 573

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 21/1

22:54-19:15

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 24/4

20:05-10:37

1 stop23h 32m

R12 573

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of R15 713). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of R21 534). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

When flying from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From R1 778
British Airways
British Airways
From R20 783

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

From San Francisco you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (903 flights per day), Los Angeles (510 flights per day) and London (424 flights per day).

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From R906
San Diego
San Diego
From R1 778
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From R475
New York
New York
From R5 940

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, with prices starting at R475. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From R475
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From R906
San Diego
San Diego
From R1 778

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from San Francisco. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 655 reviews
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Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Food

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 655 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Food

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 7 enero 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    The most selected flight destinations from San Francisco for the current month are Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bengaluru. While Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as R475 to Las Vegas (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 570 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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