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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R10 103

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Aug 10 — Aug 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 July 2026.

Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/96:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7R15 741
Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Wed 9/922:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/7R16 115
Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Thu 10/96:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/7R16 246
Thu 27/819:50
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops56h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 6/98:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R16 588
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/1115:10
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 6/7R16 620
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1114:20
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R16 686

Find 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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 741

One-way from

R10 103

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 987
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R94 336 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R23 636 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 11 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-10:17

1 stop23h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

0:12-17:50

2 stops32h 38m

R16 115

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-19:12

3 stops56h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

8:50-17:10

2 stops23h 20m

R16 588

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-20:16

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:10-17:20

2 stops36h 10m

R16 620

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

7:55-10:54

2 stops36h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

15:10-5:50

1 stop28h 40m

R16 767

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-20:32

2 stops30h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

14:20-5:50

2 stops29h 30m

R16 849

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

20:00-15:09

2 stops28h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

21:15-17:10

1 stop34h 55m

R18 364
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-20:16

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R18 836

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

23:00-19:43

2 stops29h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

9:00-21:25

2 stops27h 25m

R19 097

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

23:15-23:58

2 stops33h 43m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

22:00-17:50

1 stop34h 50m

R19 945

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R21 655

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is 55 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 R15 708). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of R36 875). 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?

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 11 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 980 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 613 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 23h 12m. 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 074. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R15 669, and KLM, from R15 719. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 27% 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 R15 708). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of R36 875). 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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Fly from Cape Town to San Francisco on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 July 2026.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 074AverageR17 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 669AverageR17 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 719AverageR19 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 163AverageR18 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 323AverageR19 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 395AverageR22 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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