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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R9 663

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Aug 20 — Aug 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 148

One-way from

R9 663

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R31 256
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R93 627 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 966 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Sat 20/912:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/1016:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 324
Mon 15/912:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 640
Wed 12/1118:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1117:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/8R17 903
Mon 15/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R18 343
Sun 2/1113:10SFO - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/1117:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/8R18 395
Mon 15/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/1016:35CPT - SFO
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R18 694
Wed 12/1118:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/8R19 028
Tue 16/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R19 045
Tue 16/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 26/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R19 221
Wed 22/1012:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/8R19 239

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

16:35-10:35

1 stop27h 00m

R17 324

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R17 903

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 272

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 343

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 343

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 343

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

17:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

R18 343

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 343

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 641

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 694

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

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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?

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 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 36 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R22 163.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 939 reviews
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Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 939 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 939 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R18 376), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 376AverageR33 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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