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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R11 157

SFO — CPT
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Mon 2/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Mon 9/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 20/10R20 292
Mon 23/1123:05 -
2 stops37h 00m
Mon 7/1214:30 -
3 stops39h 49m
Deal found 22/10R20 524
Mon 2/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 21/10R20 573
Mon 2/1120:50 -
2 stops39h 15m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 23/10R20 756
Sun 6/1218:35 -
1 stop42h 25m
Thu 17/1217:15 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 24/10R21 237
Sat 7/1120:55 -
2 stops47h 05m
Sun 22/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 20/10R21 552

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R20 524

One-way from

R11 157

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R27 238
23/11-7/12
  • 23/11-7/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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11/11-31/12
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R87 493 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 743 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

10:34-23:00

3 stops50h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 207

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

20:00-7:40

3 stops49h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 578

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 611

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

18:35-23:00

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 611

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

18:35-23:00

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 274

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 540

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 540
Fastest return journey

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 821

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

13:45-14:10

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 750

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 192

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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?

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 756). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R35 228). 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 453 and R32 634 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 524 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 23–Dec 7).

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 31h 30m. 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 756). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R35 228). 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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