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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R13 495

SFO — CPT
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Mon 26/1022:55 -
2 stops38h 10m
Tue 3/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 06m
Deal found 11/10R20 177
Mon 2/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Mon 9/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 13/10R20 194
Mon 26/1022:55 -
2 stops38h 10m
Thu 5/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 11/10R20 243
Mon 2/1120:55 -
2 stops39h 10m
Mon 16/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 11/10R20 293
Tue 3/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Mon 9/1114:25 -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 11/10R20 309
Tue 3/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Tue 10/1114:25 -
3 stops41h 12m
Deal found 11/10R20 375
Sun 1/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 10/10R20 408
Tue 3/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 10/117:20 -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 11/10R20 441
Mon 2/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 12/10R20 474
Tue 27/108:05 -
3 stops68h 30m
Thu 5/1114:25 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 11/10R20 523
Mon 2/1122:56 -
2 stops37h 09m
Sun 8/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 13/10R20 540
Wed 11/1118:35 -
1 stop31h 30m
Tue 19/117:15 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 12/10R21 134

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 583

One-way from

R13 495

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R27 106
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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11/11-31/12
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R92 665 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R9 045 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 17/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 832

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/4

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 865

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 17/3

19:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 756

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

18:35-23:00

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 954
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 735

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

13:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 260

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 21/2

18:35-23:00

1 stop42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

17:15-17:30

1 stop33h 15m

R23 246

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 15/3

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/3

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

R23 576

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 15/1

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

14:00-16:30

2 stops36h 30m

R25 456

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

9:46-22:40

2 stops26h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

0:30-20:58

2 stops30h 28m

R31 759

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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 R20 210). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R35 058). 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 978 and R32 584 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 583 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 8–Feb 22).

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 26h 54m. 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 R20 210). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R35 058). 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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