Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 708
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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday
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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 4 December 2025.
Sun 7/1220:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Thu 11/128:15SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/12R30 601
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 4 December 2025.
Tue 13/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Tue 20/116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 538
Sat 17/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/123:56SFO - CPT
2 stops32h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R16 555
Wed 11/319:50CPT - SFO
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/310:35SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Fri 6/320:50CPT - SFO
1 stop24h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/321:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Tue 10/320:50CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/310:35SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Mon 9/319:50CPT - SFO
2 stops29h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/310:35SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Sun 8/320:50CPT - SFO
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/38:40SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Wed 11/319:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/38:40SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Wed 11/319:50CPT - SFO
2 stops26h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/38:25SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Thu 5/320:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/310:35SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Tue 10/320:50CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/38:25SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 606
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 13/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Tue 20/116:30SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 538
Tue 13/120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Wed 21/15:55SFO - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 692
Wed 14/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Wed 21/111:40SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/12R17 443
Thu 15/123:10CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 18mDelta
Thu 22/18:00SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/12R17 528
Thu 15/118:55CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/116:30SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12R19 781
Sat 17/120:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/15:00SFO - CPT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R16 555
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 4 December 2025.
Sun 10/513:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R11 708
Sun 10/516:40CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R11 913
Sun 10/523:30CPT - SFO
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R12 015
Thu 26/312:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12R12 186
Thu 26/318:25CPT - SFO
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R13 381
Sun 11/112:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12R14 627
Sun 11/120:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/12R16 111
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 4 December 2025.
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 4 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 13/1
20:50-14:40
1 stop27h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 20/1
16:30-12:05
1 stop33h 35m
R16 538
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 17/1
20:50-12:15
1 stop25h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 24/1
23:56-18:00
2 stops32h 04m
R16 555
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
19:50-12:15
1 stop25h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
10:35-17:00
1 stop21h 25m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/3
20:50-11:26
1 stop24h 36m
San Francisco
Sun 22/3
21:45-15:05
1 stop32h 20m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/3
20:50-11:26
1 stop23h 36m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
10:35-17:00
1 stop21h 25m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/3
19:50-15:57
2 stops29h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
10:35-17:00
1 stop21h 25m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
20:50-20:10
2 stops32h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
8:40-17:00
1 stop23h 20m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
19:50-14:50
2 stops28h 00m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
8:40-17:00
1 stop23h 20m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
19:50-13:33
2 stops26h 43m
San Francisco
Thu 19/3
8:25-15:05
1 stop21h 40m
R16 606
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
20:50-15:23
2 stops28h 33m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
10:35-17:00
1 stop21h 25m
R16 606
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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 28 November 2025.
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 R14 251). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 999). 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 4 December 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 15% 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.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% 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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 135.
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 18m.
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 2h 06m.
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 4 December 2025.
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.
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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 25h 25m. 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 594. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from R15 808, and KLM, from R16 446. 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 719 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 888 and Emirates from R13 756 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 R14 251). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 999). 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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