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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R11 858

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Aug 6 — Aug 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 July 2026.

Mon 19/1020:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R20 261
Mon 14/923:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R20 326
Tue 15/922:35
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R20 455
Sat 12/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R20 618
Sun 1/1121:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R20 666
Sat 12/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 20/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R20 812
Mon 2/1121:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R20 942
Wed 26/816:05
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops59h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/923:30
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops51h 47m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/7R21 104

Find 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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 261

One-way from

R11 858

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R34 163
19/10-16/11
  • 19/10-16/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 79h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R63 974 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 444 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:20-16:30

1 stop33h 10m

R26 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R26 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:20-16:30

1 stop33h 10m

R26 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

18:35-23:00

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:20-16:30

1 stop33h 10m

R26 506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R26 993

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

16:40-11:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R28 777
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

8:55-17:10

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-12:30

2 stops25h 30m

R31 713

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

6:05-17:10

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:00-18:18

2 stops31h 18m

R32 930
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

23:00-22:05

2 stops37h 05m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

18:04-11:50

3 stops56h 46m

R13 788

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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 70 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 R20 650). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R34 163). 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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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.

  • 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.

  • 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 R20 650). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R34 163). 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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