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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R10 339

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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 11 March 2026.

Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 422
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 764
Sun 1/119:40
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/1110:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R17 959
Sun 1/119:40
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 15/1110:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops41h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R18 025
Mon 10/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/810:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R18 041
Mon 27/412:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R18 269
Thu 23/418:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R18 285
Tue 1/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 15/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R18 383
Tue 14/422:50
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/414:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops41h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 415
Thu 30/418:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 529

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 422

One-way from

R10 339

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 744
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R45 368 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 768 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 11 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:55-11:50

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R20 418

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

16:35-10:50

1 stop27h 15m

R21 395

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

15:55-11:30

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

7:00-13:35

2 stops39h 35m

R23 202

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-10:50

1 stop27h 15m

R23 658

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R23 658

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-10:50

1 stop27h 15m

R23 658

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-10:50

1 stop27h 15m

R23 675

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R24 391

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R26 524

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

9:00-14:00

2 stops38h 00m

R27 078

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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 6 March 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R13 905). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 779). 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.

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 11 March 2026.
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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
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Crew

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.

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 34h 35m. 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 (R20 697), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cape Town. British Airways is priced at 21% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R13 905). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 779). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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British AirwaysCheapestR20 697AverageR29 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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