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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R13 021

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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 6 May 2026.

Mon 5/1020:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R21 194
Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R21 395
Sat 3/1022:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R21 428
Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops37h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R21 562
Sun 1/1122:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R21 612
Mon 24/823:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/97:20
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R21 679
Mon 24/821:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R21 879
Mon 24/823:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/923:30
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops68h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R22 047
Mon 24/821:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops55h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 16/923:30
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops68h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R22 247
Mon 9/1121:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops39h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 7/1214:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/5R22 765

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 194

One-way from

R13 021

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R31 741
5/10-12/10
  • 5/10-12/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 80h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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5/10
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R23 557 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 512 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 6 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

22:45-13:35

3 stops52h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

14:25-9:30

3 stops53h 05m

R21 612

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:15-10:30

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:55-12:40

1 stop27h 45m

R25 991

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

R26 610
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

11:30-10:15

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

R27 345

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R27 445

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

17:05-18:05

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R27 780

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R28 632

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-19:55

2 stops65h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R29 368

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

11:37-10:15

2 stops37h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

18:25-13:35

2 stops52h 10m

R29 836

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

8:30-13:10

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

R30 253

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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 81 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 R21 311). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of R31 741). 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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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 36h 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R21 311). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of R31 741). 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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