Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R10 547

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 4 December 2025.

Sat 6/1212:57SFO - CPT
1 stop20h 18mDelta
Mon 22/1221:30CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/12R24 013
Wed 3/1215:00SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1212:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R24 406
Mon 8/1210:40SFO - CPT
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 12/1223:45CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/12R25 430
Wed 3/1222:45SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - SFO
3 stops35h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R27 717
Wed 3/1216:35SFO - CPT
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R29 577
Thu 4/1210:16SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 49mIberia
Thu 11/1218:55CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 05mIberia
Deal found 3/12R29 850
Wed 3/1216:35SFO - CPT
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R30 021
Wed 3/1218:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12R30 601
Wed 3/1215:00SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 18/1212:35CPT - SFO
2 stops40h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12R30 704
Thu 4/1219:25SFO - CPT
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - SFO
3 stops34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R30 840

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 098

One-way from

R10 547

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R31 984
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R88 302 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 284 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R19 098

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R22 307

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

10:40-8:50

2 stops31h 10m

R22 631

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

19:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

17:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

R22 648

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

10:40-9:40

2 stops32h 00m

R22 665

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

10:40-9:40

2 stops32h 00m

R22 665

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

15:55-11:30

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

14:00-13:35

2 stops56h 35m

R23 024

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

10:40-8:50

2 stops31h 10m

R23 262

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R23 484

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

10:40-9:40

2 stops32h 00m

R23 518

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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 28 November 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 22 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R16 316). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 802). 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 4 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 4 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways 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.

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Cape Town will take you 31h. There are 16486 km between San Francisco and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (R21 694), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cape Town. British Airways is priced at 20% 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?

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R16 316). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 802). 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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