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 16m.

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 02m.

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

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 236.

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 24h 40m. The distance between Cape Town and San Francisco is about 16486 km.

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 R14 909. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R14 960, and KLM, from R15 547. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 19% 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 345 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 337 and Emirates from R12 990 one-way.

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, KLM or Turkish Airlines 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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Mon 2/221:30

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Virgin Atlantic

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Tue 3/320:50

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2 stops28h 09m

United Airlines

Tue 10/38:40

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2 stops23h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 2/2R15 230

Mon 14/919:50

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1 stop23h 24m

United Airlines

Mon 5/105:20

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2 stops25h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/2R15 262

Thu 5/220:50

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1 stop25h 25m

United Airlines

Thu 19/26:45

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2 stops23h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 2/2R15 520

Sun 13/920:05

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2 stops30h 21m

Delta

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Delta

Deal found 1/2R15 762

Wed 1/420:25

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1 stop28h 20m

Delta

Mon 13/417:55

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CPT

1 stop28h 10m

Delta

Deal found 3/2R15 859

Thu 2/420:25

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Tue 14/413:10

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CPT

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Delta

Deal found 3/2R15 955

Sun 13/920:05

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1 stop26h 20m

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Mon 5/107:30

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CPT

1 stop25h 20m

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Deal found 1/2R16 100

Thu 2/416:35

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1 stop27h 15m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 14/418:45

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1 stop32h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 3/2R16 261

Fri 11/920:00

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2 stops31h 45m

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Round-trip from	R15 230
One-way from	R9 541
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 472

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51h 24m total
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20:25-23:57

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14:00-17:50

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23:45-18:00

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22:35-17:50

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21:05-23:01

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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 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 151). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 052). 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 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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Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

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TPA - LHR

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

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7,5

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Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

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Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

United Airlines

7,4

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9 236 reviews

KLM

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1 448 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 210 reviews

KLM

7,7

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1 448 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Departing from Cape Town to San Francisco will take you 24h 40m. The distance between Cape Town and San Francisco is about 16486 km.
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 R14 909. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R14 960, and KLM, from R15 547. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 19% 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 345 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R9 337 and Emirates from R12 990 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 151). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of R16 052). 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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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 909	AverageR16 435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 005	AverageR18 526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 932	AverageR20 052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 069	AverageR20 791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 958	AverageR23 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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