Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R10 385

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 405

One-way from

R10 385

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R16 209
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 2/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 28m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 44m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 976 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 381 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
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 20 January 2026.

Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/28:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/1R14 405
Thu 22/121:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/211:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/1R14 421
Mon 19/121:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 1/211:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/1R14 503
Thu 22/120:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 4/28:35
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 569
Mon 26/120:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 6/222:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 586
Sun 29/37:55
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop37h 55m
Delta
Mon 6/46:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 18/1R16 390
Sun 29/37:55
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop43h 05m
KLM
Mon 6/417:55
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops26h 55m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R16 488
Sun 1/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Sun 22/316:05
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops35h 00m
Delta
Deal found 20/1R17 669
Fri 6/39:25
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop41h 05m
SWISS
Fri 13/313:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 19/1R17 686
Fri 6/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop25h 20m
Delta
Fri 13/322:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Deal found 19/1R17 817

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Cape Town

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

R14 405

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-15:27

2 stops28h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

6:45-16:10

2 stops23h 25m

R15 586

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

7:55-12:50

1 stop37h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R16 390

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

7:55-18:00

1 stop43h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

17:55-5:50

2 stops26h 55m

R16 488

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

16:05-12:05

2 stops35h 00m

R17 669

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

9:25-16:30

1 stop41h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

13:50-7:30

2 stops32h 40m

R17 686

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

21:30-12:50

1 stop25h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

22:35-19:15

1 stop35h 40m

R17 817

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

14:25-12:57

3 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

16:05-13:35

3 stops60h 30m

R21 443

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:55-21:39

2 stops36h 44m

R10 385

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

R10 844

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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 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is 32 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of R13 059). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 341). 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.

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 20 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 28h 37m. 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 157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from R15 196, and KLM, from R15 827. United Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 459 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 505 and Emirates from R13 223 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of R13 059). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 341). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 157AverageR20 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 196AverageR16 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 827AverageR19 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 311AverageR18 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 254AverageR20 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 394AverageR21 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 299AverageR23 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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