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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 802

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 2 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 792

One-way from

R11 802

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 801
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/10-3/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 16m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R50 604 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 217 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 2025.

Sun 26/107:45CPT - SFO
1 stop38h 05mDelta
Sun 9/119:00SFO - CPT
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Deal found 14/7R17 685
Wed 3/914:00CPT - SFO
2 stops37h 15mAir France
Thu 11/920:25SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 13/7R18 743
Sun 26/107:45CPT - SFO
2 stops39h 50mKLM
Sun 9/1115:50SFO - CPT
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 14/7R18 797
Mon 11/819:50CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/96:30SFO - CPT
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/7R19 191
Wed 3/923:15CPT - SFO
1 stop45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/920:25SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R19 676
Sun 5/1016:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 16/1018:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7R20 501
Wed 3/913:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 11/915:55SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/7R20 608
Wed 13/87:00CPT - SFO
2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 3/916:30SFO - CPT
2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/7R21 236
Wed 20/813:05CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 55mEmirates
Tue 2/917:05SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/7R22 474
Sun 26/1014:25CPT - SFO
3 stops37h 29mKenya Airways
Sun 9/1121:00SFO - CPT
3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R23 729
Sun 26/1013:50CPT - SFO
3 stops38h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1123:20SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/7R24 142

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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 14 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

7:45-12:50

1 stop38h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

9:00-19:15

1 stop24h 15m

R17 685

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

14:00-18:15

2 stops37h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

20:25-12:40

2 stops31h 15m

R18 743

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

7:45-14:35

2 stops39h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

15:50-6:10

2 stops28h 20m

R18 797

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

19:50-15:18

2 stops28h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:30-15:20

2 stops23h 50m

R19 191

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

20:25-12:40

2 stops31h 15m

R19 676

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

16:35-10:35

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R20 501

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

15:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

R20 608

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/8

7:00-13:50

2 stops39h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

16:30-17:20

2 stops39h 50m

R21 236

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

13:05-14:00

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

17:05-16:50

1 stop38h 45m

R22 474

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

14:25-18:54

3 stops37h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

21:00-13:35

3 stops54h 35m

R23 729

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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?

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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is 2 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 205). 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 July 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.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 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 R17 792. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R18 743, and United Airlines, from R19 191. Delta is priced at 13% 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 R11 802 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R13 811 and Lufthansa from R21 702 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 205). 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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SWISSCheapestR16 109AverageR26 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 388AverageR21 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 246AverageR22 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 324AverageR18 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 932AverageR22 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 018AverageR20 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 195AverageR24 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 824AverageR23 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 473AverageR26 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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