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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R15 432

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 24/3. 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

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R31 049

One-way from

R15 432

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R18 744
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/3-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 11m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R43 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 210 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

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 14 February 2025.

Mon 24/319:50CPT - SFO
1 stop24h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/56:30SFO - CPT
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/2R31 049

Find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco within your budget

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 14 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

19:50-11:11

1 stop24h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

6:30-15:20

1 stop23h 50m

R31 049

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

12:35-13:35

1 stop34h 00m

R15 432

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

23:35-14:20

2 stops47h 45m

R15 709

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

16:35-10:30

1 stop26h 55m

R16 116

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

14:25-14:46

3 stops33h 21m

R16 542

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

18:25-13:50

1 stop28h 25m

R16 579

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

23:20-14:46

2 stops48h 26m

R17 190

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

23:00-15:50

2 stops49h 50m

R17 467

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

14:35-17:46

3 stops36h 11m

R19 336

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

19:50-11:42

1 stop24h 52m

R21 704

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/2

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

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is 34 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 R907). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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 14 February 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 16% 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 February 2025.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.
  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip from R31 049.

  • 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 R15 432 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R16 116 and Kenya Airways from R16 542 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR12 191AverageR18 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR16 619AverageR27 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 852AverageR19 434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 881AverageR20 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 582AverageR23 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 531AverageR23 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 679AverageR22 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 802AverageR24 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 906AverageR21 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 121AverageR26 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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