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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R13 131

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 466

One-way from

R13 131

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R21 361
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 51m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Cape Town to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R50 956 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 976 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Wed 21/523:15CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Wed 28/522:59SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 51mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 466
Thu 1/519:50CPT - SFO
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/514:40SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4R18 712
Sun 4/58:40CPT - SFO
1 stop40h 30mSWISS
Sun 11/514:00SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 00mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R20 075
Wed 21/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/512:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R20 434
Thu 1/523:30CPT - SFO
2 stops54h 09mKenya Airways
Fri 9/521:00SFO - CPT
3 stops55h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R21 494
Thu 29/514:00CPT - SFO
2 stops36h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 5/616:35SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4R22 137
Mon 5/523:00CPT - SFO
2 stops29h 58mKLM
Mon 12/57:10SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/4R22 648
Thu 29/518:55CPT - SFO
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/616:45SFO - CPT
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R23 953
Mon 5/513:05CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 55mEmirates
Fri 9/517:05SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/4R27 870

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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 15 April 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

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Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-20:15

2 stops30h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

22:59-17:50

1 stop33h 51m

R18 466

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

19:50-21:14

2 stops34h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

19:15-9:30

1 stop29h 15m

R18 712

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

8:40-16:10

1 stop40h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

14:00-10:00

1 stop35h 00m

R20 075

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

R20 434

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

23:30-20:39

2 stops54h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

21:00-13:45

3 stops55h 45m

R21 494

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

14:00-17:15

2 stops36h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

16:35-14:35

2 stops37h 00m

R22 137

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

23:00-19:58

2 stops29h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

7:10-21:25

2 stops29h 15m

R22 648

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

18:55-17:57

2 stops32h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

16:45-11:00

2 stops33h 15m

R23 953

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:05-14:00

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

17:05-11:35

1 stop33h 30m

R27 870

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

15:10-13:35

2 stops31h 25m

R13 131

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 918 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 R18 466. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R18 712, and SWISS, from R20 075. Delta is priced at 16% 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 R13 736 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from R16 196 and Emirates from R16 688 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 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR16 994AverageR28 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 234AverageR19 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 263AverageR22 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR18 193AverageR25 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 971AverageR23 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR20 249AverageR25 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 285AverageR22 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR20 429AverageR21 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 597AverageR27 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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