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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R10 952

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 461

One-way from

R10 952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 563
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R9 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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 13 March 2025.

Mon 21/418:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3R18 461
Wed 23/415:55SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 7/513:00CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/3R19 321
Tue 1/422:50SFO - CPT
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/414:35CPT - SFO
3 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R21 281
Tue 22/422:30SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 1/523:30CPT - SFO
2 stops54h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3R21 665
Fri 11/421:01SFO - CPT
2 stops32h 34mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/415:25CPT - SFO
3 stops57h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3R22 288
Tue 13/522:20SFO - CPT
2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/518:55CPT - SFO
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3R24 559

Find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within your budget

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 13 March 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-10:35

1 stop27h 00m

R18 461

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

15:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

R19 321

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

22:50-13:45

3 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/4

14:35-18:43

3 stops37h 08m

R21 281

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:30-22:10

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

23:30-20:39

2 stops54h 09m

R21 665

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 11/4

21:01-14:35

2 stops32h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

15:25-15:41

3 stops57h 16m

R22 288

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

22:20-11:00

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

18:55-17:15

1 stop31h 20m

R24 559

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

19:30-11:00

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:55-17:25

1 stop31h 30m

R25 749

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

15:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

R10 952

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

23:58-18:00

3 stops57h 02m

R12 179

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

15:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

R13 223

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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

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

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 7 March 2025.

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 13 March 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 13 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 953 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 566 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 546 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 623 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 210 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cape Town. 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 San Francisco to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R18 461), Qatar Airways (R19 321), and Kenya Airways (R21 665) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R10 952. Qatar Airways flights start at R13 223 while deals on SWISS start at R17 856 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 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.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 154AverageR35 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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