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R1 571+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — CPT
Feb 22 — Mar 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 23 January 2026.

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R3 995 or less

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R921 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 January 2026.

Sat 9/519:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 12/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 835
Mon 27/416:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 7/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 852
Mon 9/316:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 16/318:55
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 900
Sat 9/515:52
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops34h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 13/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 916
Mon 2/317:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 10/318:55
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 981
Mon 23/220:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 4/320:35
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops34h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 997
Mon 6/419:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 20/418:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 014
Tue 3/317:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/318:55
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 111
Tue 24/217:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/320:35
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 127
Mon 2/320:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop29h 30m
Iberia
Tue 10/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 57m
Iberia
Deal found 23/1R14 143
Wed 13/513:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Wed 20/523:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Delta
Deal found 22/1R16 654
Thu 21/513:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Fri 5/623:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R16 670

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Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 23 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

19:30-11:00

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

R13 835

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

16:35-11:00

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:50-19:04

2 stops33h 14m

R14 014

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

19:30-11:00

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

18:50-17:40

2 stops31h 50m

R14 014

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

15:52-11:00

2 stops34h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

18:50-19:04

2 stops33h 14m

R14 078

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

13:40-11:00

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

R15 553

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

16:35-11:00

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-17:30

2 stops31h 40m

R15 650

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

23:15-19:55

2 stops29h 40m

R16 654

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

23:15-20:19

2 stops30h 04m

R16 670

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-21:14

2 stops30h 59m

R16 881

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

8:55-21:20

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

23:15-23:12

2 stops32h 57m

R16 881

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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 16 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 R13 965). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of R21 336). 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 762
British Airways
British Airways
From R20 593

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 (1 540 flights per day), Los Angeles (855 flights per day) and Chicago (678 flights per day).

San Diego
San Diego
From R1 762
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From R1 191
New York
New York
From R5 886

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles, with prices starting at R1 191. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From R1 191
San Diego
San Diego
From R1 762
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From R3 061

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
7 694 reviews
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Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

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
7 694 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

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 23 January 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 R921 to Vancouver Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 304 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from San Francisco are below:
    San Francisco to Las Vegas from R10 028

  • 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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