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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R13 271

SFO — CPT
Sep 17 — Sep 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Tue 27/1020:45 -
3 stops55h 50m
Thu 5/1114:25 -
3 stops39h 10m
Deal found 16/8R20 278
Mon 9/1120:55 -
2 stops39h 10m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 14/8R20 310
Mon 16/1122:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 14/8R20 391
Mon 26/1022:55 -
2 stops38h 10m
Sun 8/1114:25 -
3 stops43h 33m
Deal found 15/8R20 440
Tue 17/1122:55 -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 1/127:20 -
2 stops46h 59m
Deal found 15/8R20 472
Mon 9/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 30/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 14/8R20 505
Tue 6/1022:15 -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 20/1014:25 -
3 stops40h 03m
Deal found 16/8R20 586
Sun 1/1120:55 -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 17/8R20 683

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 226

One-way from

R13 271

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R32 222
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R95 699 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 301 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:30-8:25

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

17:45-14:30

1 stop29h 45m

R24 599

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

22:40-15:20

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

17:55-9:28

2 stops48h 33m

R25 263

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

15:40-11:40

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

20:00-12:50

1 stop26h 50m

R25 797

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

15:40-11:40

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

R25 797

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

17:00-18:05

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

R25 797

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

17:00-11:30

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

R26 703

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

16:35-10:45

1 stop27h 10m

R26 752
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

6:45-15:20

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-12:49

1 stop25h 59m

R27 043

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:40-14:35

2 stops60h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

R28 160

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

17:00-11:30

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

20:00-14:10

1 stop27h 10m

R28 419

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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 70 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 602). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 390). 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 R27 723 and R33 516 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 226 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 1–Feb 15).

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 55m. 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 602). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R34 390). 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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