Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 498
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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 28 August 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.
Fri 31/109:00CPT - SFO
1 stop41h 30mSWISS
Sat 15/1119:25SFO - CPT
1 stop40h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R16 911
Wed 29/1019:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/118:35SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Thu 30/1023:10CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Mon 17/1116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 141
Wed 29/1020:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Wed 12/1116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 212
Wed 29/1020:50CPT - SFO
2 stops49h 04mDelta
Thu 13/1116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 247
Fri 31/1021:30CPT - SFO
2 stops32h 10mDelta
Thu 13/1116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 265
Fri 14/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Sat 22/1118:55SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 318
Sat 11/107:45CPT - SFO
2 stops45h 09mDelta
Sat 18/1013:45SFO - CPT
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 495
Sat 1/118:50CPT - SFO
1 stop38h 45mDelta
Sat 15/1116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/8R17 565
Best flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Fri 31/109:00CPT - SFO
1 stop41h 30mSWISS
Sat 15/1119:25SFO - CPT
1 stop40h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R16 911
Mon 3/1120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:35SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Sun 2/119:00CPT - SFO
1 stop41h 30mSWISS
Sat 15/1119:25SFO - CPT
1 stop40h 40mSWISS
Deal found 27/8R16 911
Sun 2/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/116:45SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Tue 4/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/118:25SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Tue 4/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:35SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/116:45SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Mon 3/1120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1122:45SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO
1 stop31h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1110:45SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1122:45SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Wed 29/1019:50CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:38SFO - CPT
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Wed 29/1019:50CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/115:00SFO - CPT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 123
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 31/820:00CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/96:30SFO - CPT
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8R20 997
Sun 31/823:15CPT - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Wed 10/913:45SFO - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKLM
Deal found 26/8R28 763
Tue 23/918:05CPT - SFO
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1119:25SFO - CPT
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R95 486
Tue 23/99:00CPT - SFO
2 stops37h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1120:40SFO - CPT
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/8R97 662
Tue 23/923:15CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 06mDelta
Sat 8/110:45SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/8R164 332
One-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - SFO
3 stops56h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R11 498
Mon 15/913:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/8R11 639
Sun 2/1118:55CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8R11 905
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R12 064
Thu 2/1016:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 135
Fri 5/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 400
Sat 20/1212:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8R12 471
Thu 2/1012:20CPT - SFO
3 stops55h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 621
Mon 15/915:15CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R13 744
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco 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 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Return
Price
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/10
9:00-17:30
1 stop41h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 15/11
19:25-22:05
1 stop40h 40m
R16 911
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/11
9:00-17:30
1 stop41h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 15/11
19:25-22:05
1 stop40h 40m
R16 911
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/11
20:50-12:08
1 stop25h 18m
San Francisco
Tue 11/11
8:35-18:00
1 stop23h 25m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/11
20:50-21:13
2 stops34h 23m
San Francisco
Sat 15/11
6:45-16:10
1 stop23h 25m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/11
20:50-17:28
2 stops30h 38m
San Francisco
Mon 17/11
8:25-16:10
1 stop21h 45m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/11
20:50-15:35
2 stops28h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 11/11
8:35-18:00
1 stop23h 25m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/10
20:50-17:47
2 stops29h 57m
San Francisco
Sat 15/11
6:45-16:10
1 stop23h 25m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/11
20:50-15:16
2 stops28h 26m
San Francisco
Fri 14/11
22:45-16:10
1 stop31h 25m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/10
20:50-19:20
1 stop31h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 16/11
10:45-18:00
1 stop21h 15m
R17 123
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 31/10
20:50-18:34
1 stop30h 44m
San Francisco
Fri 14/11
22:45-16:10
1 stop31h 25m
R17 123
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 183). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 03m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 03m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San Francisco. 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?
Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 25h 18m. The distance between Cape Town and San Francisco is about 16486 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip from R15 888. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R16 166, and KLM, from R17 072. SWISS is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 183). 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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