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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 693

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

R18 175

One-way from

R12 693

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December

Cheapest in

January
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 33m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town at least 15 days early can save you up to 39% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 15 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for as little as R27 722 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R35 099 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cape Town from San Francisco average R28 242. You can even find prices in January for less than R28 242, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R17 660. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 14%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from San Francisco to Cape Town. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 15/110:45SFO - CPT
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 31/120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R19 849
Tue 21/10:32SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/218:30CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R22 976
Sat 9/110:25SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R23 473
Fri 25/100:35SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R26 048
Wed 13/110:25SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/1120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop24h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R27 171
Wed 21/80:35SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/819:50CPT - SFO
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R28 164
Sun 4/814:40SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/819:50CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R35 228
Wed 31/78:50SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/820:00CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R40 967
Fri 2/814:40SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/820:00CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R41 593

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Francisco and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qatar Airways flights travelling from San Francisco to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 26/816:10SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/913:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R21 928
Wed 9/1016:10SFO - CPT
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 22/1013:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R21 983
Sat 7/916:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 14/918:10CPT - SFO
2 stops52h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R22 351
Sat 26/1016:10SFO - CPT
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 9/1118:25CPT - SFO
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R22 811
Thu 1/816:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 12/813:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R131 603

Cheap San Francisco to Cape Town flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 28/816:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 17/913:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R24 393
Sun 25/80:51SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 34mDelta
Sun 8/921:30CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 25/7R24 448
Wed 21/811:00SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/913:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R24 650
Sat 10/818:35SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/816:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7R24 834
Thu 15/818:35SFO - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/816:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R25 000
Wed 28/87:15SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Tue 17/923:15CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 24/7R25 073
Thu 22/818:35SFO - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/816:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R25 386
Thu 22/813:15SFO - CPT
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/814:00CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R25 846
Mon 12/818:35SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/816:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7R26 288

San Francisco to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 18/1117:30SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 4/1220:50CPT - SFO
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/7R18 175
Sun 27/1018:30SFO - CPT
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 10/1120:55CPT - SFO
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/7R18 690
Mon 18/1120:40SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 4/1220:50CPT - SFO
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/7R18 856
Sun 27/1021:40SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 10/1118:10CPT - SFO
2 stops58h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/7R19 021
Mon 25/1117:30SFO - CPT
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 9/1218:10CPT - SFO
2 stops54h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/7R19 040
Thu 14/1117:30SFO - CPT
2 stops53h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 26/1118:10CPT - SFO
2 stops54h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/7R19 205
Mon 26/87:15SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sun 8/921:30CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 25/7R19 389
Mon 26/86:03SFO - CPT
2 stops26h 47mDelta
Sun 8/921:30CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 25/7R19 408
Mon 26/86:00SFO - CPT
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sun 8/921:30CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 25/7R19 610

San Francisco to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Cape Town should consider booking one of these fares. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Mon 5/811:55SFO - CPT
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Mon 12/823:15CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/7R35 136
Sun 4/814:40SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/819:50CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R35 228
Sun 4/80:51SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 34mDelta
Mon 12/823:15CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/7R35 761
Sun 4/87:50SFO - CPT
2 stops42h 10mIberia
Sat 10/818:55CPT - SFO
2 stops32h 15mIberia
Deal found 25/7R35 780
Sun 4/822:50SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/814:35CPT - SFO
3 stops43h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R37 307
Sun 4/821:05SFO - CPT
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/815:20CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R39 790
Fri 2/818:59SFO - CPT
2 stops54h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/817:45CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R40 287
Sat 3/814:40SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/815:20CPT - SFO
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R40 415
Wed 31/78:50SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/820:00CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/7R40 967

One-way flights to Cape Town from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cape Town can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Mon 26/811:17SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R12 693
Sun 25/816:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R13 502
Wed 28/813:35SFO - CPT
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R13 613
Tue 27/814:46SFO - CPT
3 stops59h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R13 797
Mon 26/819:43SFO - CPT
3 stops54h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R13 907
Wed 28/816:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R13 999
Tue 27/811:17SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R14 128
Sun 25/820:30SFO - CPT
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R14 238
Sun 25/819:43SFO - CPT
3 stops54h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R14 312

Find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within your budget

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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R18 175 - R22 903

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San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 18/11

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/12

1 stop28h 10m

R18 175

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

1 stop33h 30m

R19 242

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/8

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

1 stop30h 49m

R19 389

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

2 stops27h 50m

R19 849

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/10

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/10

3 stops32h 56m

R20 419

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/8

3 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/9

3 stops42h 04m

R20 548

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 18/11

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/12

3 stops35h 07m

R21 008

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/8

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop33h 50m

R21 928

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 23/10

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/11

2 stops34h 55m

R22 903

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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 25 July 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 79 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 26 July 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
9 630 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

RwandAir
8,0
Very Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 417 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7,7
Good
1 799 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under R18 200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under R18 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R18 175, but on average you can expect to pay R19 408.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Cape Town for under R35 200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R35 200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (R18 175), Turkish Airlines (R19 242), and Delta (R19 389) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cape Town. British Airways is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R13 502. American Airlines flights start at R15 232 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R16 611 one-way.

  • What does SFO to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to CPT flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R107). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R142). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 367AverageR16 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR28 971AverageR32 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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