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$708+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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SFO — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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AranGrant
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$1,308
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/275:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/48:40 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,308
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/279:15 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/42:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,309
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/32:41 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops35h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 3/317:00 amCPT - SFO
2 stops39h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,366
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/106:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/245:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,418
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/107:25 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSWISS
Tue 12/247:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$1,520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/107:05 amSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/248:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,552
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2211:20 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops53h 47mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,583
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/32:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 3/311:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,620
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/222:41 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 19mIberia
Tue 12/38:55 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops33h 52mIberia
Deal found 11/20$1,706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2612:40 amSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 50mDelta
Wed 12/411:20 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop46h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,722
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1910:45 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops52h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 11/262:25 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops34h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,736
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/214:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/19:55 amCPT - SFO
1 stop38h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/19$1,960

Find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within your budget

Customize 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/17

2:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,303

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

10:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

1:50 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops35h 52m

$1,308

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

2:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/18

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,309

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

7:33 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops54h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/25

10:00 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,310

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

10:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/18

11:00 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops47h 52m

$1,312

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/23

4:35 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,323

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

6:40 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,332

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

7:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/16

9:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop41h 25m

$1,365

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

5:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/29

9:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,384

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

12:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

8:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,442

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is 80 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 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 $1,286). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, Kenya Airways and SWISS from San Francisco to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,308 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Kenya Airways, starting at $1,310 and $1,312 round-trip. American Airlines 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 San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $739 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $784 and Lufthansa from $887 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    San Francisco to Cape Town flights have a layover in London most often. Istanbul sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Cape Town.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $40.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $28 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,286). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,199Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,204Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,267Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,275Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,281Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,336Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,360Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,397Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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