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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 474

SFO — CPT
Oct 29 — Nov 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Sat 17/1020:44 -
2 stops48h 16m
Mon 9/1114:25 -
3 stops41h 12m
Deal found 24/9R21 112
Mon 2/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 16/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 26/9R21 128
Tue 17/1122:56 -
3 stops52h 39m
Tue 1/1214:25 -
3 stops39h 54m
Deal found 27/9R21 161
Mon 19/1023:59 -
2 stops37h 11m
Tue 10/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 24/9R21 309
Mon 9/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 27/9R21 325
Sat 17/1020:44 -
2 stops48h 16m
Sun 8/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 24/9R21 473
Tue 20/1022:15 -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 3/117:20 -
2 stops39h 11m
Deal found 28/9R21 489
Thu 12/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Thu 19/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 49m
Deal found 28/9R21 637
Sat 17/106:00 -
3 stops70h 35m
Tue 10/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 24/9R21 669
Tue 1/1220:35 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 14/1222:10 -
2 stops31h 49m
Deal found 26/9R22 276
Mon 19/1023:49 -
2 stops37h 21m
Wed 11/1123:25 -
2 stops49h 20m
Deal found 24/9R22 341
Sun 22/1123:30 -
3 stops52h 05m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 27/9R22 374

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R20 309

One-way from

R12 474

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R27 456
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/2-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R88 648 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 815 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

17:20-7:40

3 stops52h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 523

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

8:20-23:00

3 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 752

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

23:20-14:10

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 621

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

23:10-14:10

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 899

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 27/12

20:50-12:05

2 stops53h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 489

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 899

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

13:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 145
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

19:35-6:20

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

8:47-10:15

2 stops40h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R21 456

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R23 423). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Cape Town flights typically cost between R24 472 and R30 455 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 309 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 23–Mar 9).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Departing from San Francisco to Cape Town will take you 37h 45m. There are 16486 km between San Francisco and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R23 423). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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