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$726+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,187
(oojo)

One-way from

$726
(oojo)

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December

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March

Average price

$1,818
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2011:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/132:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops35h 07mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$1,701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - CPT
2 stops49h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 1/2212:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,817
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop38h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/229:30 amCPT - SFO
1 stop39h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,828
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/252:05 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop42h 55mDelta
Wed 1/228:05 amCPT - SFO
1 stop37h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,886
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/188:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop29h 30mIberia
Wed 12/258:40 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop28h 20mIberia
Deal found 12/17$1,914
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/214:28 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops33h 42mBritish Airways
Sat 12/288:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,440
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:55 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops52h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 12/282:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops33h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/296:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/55:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,983
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/273:50 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops28h 40mKLM
Tue 1/711:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 02mKLM
Deal found 12/16$2,999
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/282:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/42:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,142
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/213:25 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops68h 45mAir France
Sat 12/288:30 amCPT - SFO
2 stops37h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/17$3,449
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/277:25 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop25h 55mSWISS
Sun 1/59:00 amCPT - SFO
1 stop41h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$3,529

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

6:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/19

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,187

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

10:37 am-10:40 am

2 stops38h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

7:10 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,190

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

8:06 pm-10:50 am

2 stops53h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/3

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,213

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

10:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops52h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/30

2:25 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops34h 34m

$1,248

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

9:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/5

6:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,288

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

9:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

6:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,293

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

9:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,333

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

9:10 am-4:10 pm

3 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/31

8:50 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,382

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

9:15 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop29h 11m

$1,415

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

7:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

9:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,421

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 December 13, 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 $1,292). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 December 18, 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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines 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
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,187 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, starting at $1,190 and $1,248 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 24% 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 $726 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $770 and Alaska Airlines from $943 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 $35.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,199Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,227Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,275Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,281Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,295Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,315Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,332Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,378Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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