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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 001

SFO — CPT
Oct 1 — Oct 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Mon 9/1120:55 -
2 stops39h 10m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 27/8R20 180
Tue 20/1022:15 -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 3/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 19m
Deal found 30/8R20 260
Mon 9/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 27/8R20 373
Sat 24/1022:00 -
2 stops47h 00m
Sat 7/1114:20 -
2 stops34h 47m
Deal found 31/8R20 390
Tue 13/1016:15 -
3 stops60h 20m
Tue 20/1014:25 -
3 stops41h 24m
Deal found 30/8R20 454
Sun 1/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops43h 29m
Deal found 31/8R20 535
Mon 26/1022:55 -
2 stops38h 10m
Wed 11/1123:25 -
2 stops49h 20m
Deal found 31/8R20 712

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 180

One-way from

R12 001

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 826
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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29/11
  • 29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R87 786 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

18:30-12:50

1 stop28h 20m

R25 713

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

23:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

R26 584

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

17:00-11:30

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

20:00-14:10

1 stop27h 10m

R26 842

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

15:40-17:30

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/4

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R27 261

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

15:40-16:45

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/3

9:00-14:00

2 stops38h 00m

R27 261

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

15:40-16:45

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/4

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R27 326

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/2

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

R27 648

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 3/2

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/2

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R28 455
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

20:50-13:29

2 stops26h 39m

R28 503

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/4

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

R28 665

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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?

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 R22 422). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 278). 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 229 and R31 359 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 180 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 4–Feb 15).

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 22h 40m. 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 R22 422). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 278). 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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