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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 181

SFO — CPT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Sun 15/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 22/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 49m
Deal found 8/11R21 585
Sat 14/1122:25 -
2 stops45h 35m
Sun 22/1114:25 -
3 stops44h 33m
Deal found 8/11R22 226
Sat 14/1122:25 -
3 stops53h 10m
Sun 22/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 8/11R22 571
Thu 26/1110:41 -
2 stops39h 29m
Wed 9/1220:35 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 7/11R22 768
Mon 30/1120:35 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 14/1222:10 -
2 stops34h 01m
Deal found 8/11R22 801
Wed 2/1215:07 -
2 stops35h 03m
Thu 10/1220:40 -
2 stops33h 34m
Deal found 6/11R22 883
Tue 1/128:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Tue 15/1222:10 -
2 stops32h 04m
Deal found 9/11R22 900
Wed 2/1220:35 -
1 stop29h 35m
Sat 12/1218:55 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 9/11R23 064
Sun 29/1123:53 -
2 stops50h 17m
Wed 9/1220:35 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 7/11R23 245

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 530

One-way from

R12 181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 829
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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7/3-31/12
  • 7/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R3 700 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R9 172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 16/2

8:30-9:30

3 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 809

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/2

19:25-10:30

3 stops53h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 858

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

17:20-10:35

2 stops55h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 732

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 27/11

19:15-9:30

3 stops52h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 798

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 16/2

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 913

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/2

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 913

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

19:00-11:50

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 242

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 9/5

19:00-11:50

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 406

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

18:07-14:10

3 stops34h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 505
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 672

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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 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 491). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R35 328). 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 R22 850 and R31 974 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 530 on Singapore Airlines (Mar 1–Mar 10).

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 30h. 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 491). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R35 328). 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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