Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 348.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 01m.

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

Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 28h 27m. 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 008. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R15 601, and KLM, from R15 650. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Cape Town to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to San Francisco flights typically cost between R17 699 and R23 393 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 044 on Delta (Aug 23-Sept 9).

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Deal found 3/7R16 304

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Round-trip from	R16 531
One-way from	R12 248
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 057

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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 639). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of R36 712). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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

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

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

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

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

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

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

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

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 28h 27m. 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 008. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R15 601, and KLM, from R15 650. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 28% 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 639). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of R36 712). 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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