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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT - SFO)

CPT — SFO
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Cape Town to San Francisco on United Airlines typically fly into San Francisco and depart from Cape Town Intl. Select your dates above for pricing.

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2025

Find detailed information about United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Explore the options provided by United Airlines to plan your journey from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Return from

R19 852

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

R20 928
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 46m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco; 11% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco; 1% potential price drop.
Average price for all Cape Town Intl to San Francisco flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • How do most travelers feel about United Airlines?

    When planning your CPT-SFO trip, keep in mind that United Airlines is typically rated 7,5/10. This rating comes from 1 588 reviews by Cheapflights users who have traveled with United Airlines.

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Cheapest United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable United Airlines flight options available from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 12/519:50CPT - SFO
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/56:00SFO - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4R19 852

Travel insights for United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about United Airlines 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 with United Airlines?

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 25 April 2025.

Booking with United Airlines 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco with United Airlines?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a United Airlines flight from Cape Town to San Francisco in December, with an average price of R12 178. Conversely, traveling with United Airlines from Cape Town to San Francisco in September will be the most expensive, with an average cost of R19 500. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

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).

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

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