Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 945
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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2025.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 January 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 9/2
22:50-21:40
2 stops36h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 20/2
14:25-12:52
3 stops32h 27m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 2/2
11:26-10:40
2 stops37h 14m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/2
19:10-12:35
1 stop27h 25m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 3/3
18:50-12:00
1 stop31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/3
17:15-17:45
1 stop33h 30m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 27/2
17:30-12:10
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/3
22:00-16:00
1 stop27h 00m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 20/1
16:18-10:20
2 stops32h 02m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/2
18:45-15:00
1 stop30h 15m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 13/1
20:40-12:10
1 stop29h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/1
22:00-15:00
1 stop27h 00m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 21/3
15:45-10:40
1 stop33h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 30/3
19:15-22:12
2 stops35h 57m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 24/1
12:49-12:10
2 stops37h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/2
20:55-20:57
2 stops34h 02m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 13/3
22:45-14:30
2 stops30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 25/3
13:50-15:50
3 stops35h 00m
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 8/2
7:15-16:10
2 stops22h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 20/2
20:50-13:38
2 stops26h 48m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 SFO to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Rainfall in Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 4 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
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Overall
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Boarding
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
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