Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 304
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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
jan 22 — jan 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
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 17 janeiro 2025.
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 17 janeiro 2025.
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Deal found 16/1R17 172
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2 stops52h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R20 802
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1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 914
ter 21/122:00CPT - SFO
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Deal found 16/1R21 460
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Deal found 16/1R24 921
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Deal found 16/1R31 522
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2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines
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2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R38 406
Best flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 janeiro 2025.
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1 stop34h 08mUnited Airlines
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1 stop37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 172
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Deal found 16/1R20 802
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1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 914
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Deal found 16/1R21 460
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1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
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Deal found 16/1R21 592
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1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
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2 stops33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1R24 939
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2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines
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2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R38 406
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated 17 janeiro 2025 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 16/1R17 360
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Deal found 16/1R21 046
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2 stops32h 45mKLM
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Deal found 16/1R17 604
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1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R21 554
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qua 26/216:10SFO - CPT
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Deal found 16/1R23 247
qua 22/110:40CPT - SFO
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2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R47 133
qua 22/114:30CPT - SFO
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Deal found 16/1R17 886
qui 23/122:00CPT - SFO
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1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1R24 921
qui 23/112:35CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
ter 4/214:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R31 522
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1 stop31h 07mDelta
sáb 1/212:09SFO - CPT
1 stop20h 51mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 360
One-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 janeiro 2025.
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Deal found 16/1R13 203
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Deal found 16/1R15 611
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Deal found 16/1R16 664
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Deal found 16/1R16 720
dom 13/420:00CPT - SFO
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Deal found 16/1R22 212
seg 27/119:50CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R51 421
Find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco within your budget
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 17 janeiro 2025.
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Get recent, data-driven insights about 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?
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 10 January 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 17 janeiro 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 17 janeiro 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Kenya Airways and British Airways from Cape Town to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 R15 648. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R15 874, and United Airlines, from R17 172. SWISS is priced at 27% 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 304 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R13 203 and Delta from R15 611 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
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