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 $1,039 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $1,120 and $1,147 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 33% 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 $598 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $772 and SWISS from $960 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town are American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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..

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 Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 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 $38.

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 Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $28 per day.

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

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 23% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, book at least 32 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 4% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,264 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,791.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cape Town from San Francisco average $1,558. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,558, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $956. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

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.

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.

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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 March 26, 2025.

Mon 4/1412:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/64:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,039

Sun 11/92:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 11/2112:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/26

$1,119

Tue 4/2210:30 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops54h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 5/62:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops37h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,163

Tue 5/134:15 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/262:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops52h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$1,181

Wed 9/1010:45 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops30h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 9/262:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops35h 51mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/26

$1,236

Tue 8/191:15 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/166:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,339

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Mon 4/1412:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/64:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,039

Thu 4/243:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 5/181:00 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,120

Mon 4/149:01 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 44mEthiopian Air

Mon 4/282:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops34h 06mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/24

$1,147

Tue 4/2210:30 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops54h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 5/62:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops37h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,163

Fri 4/254:00 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops60h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/112:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,181

Tue 8/191:15 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/166:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,339

Tue 5/133:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 5/276:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/24

$1,479

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Mon 3/3112:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/84:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,078

Mon 3/319:01 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 44mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/81:50 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops44h 32mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/25

$1,719

Mon 3/3112:30 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 40mDelta

Tue 4/158:05 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop28h 38mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$2,939

Tue 4/110:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/152:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops37h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,163

Tue 4/14:05 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops45h 05mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1511:30 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops52h 13mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,309

Tue 4/111:34 amSFO - CPT

2 stops38h 16mQatar Airways

Wed 4/237:25 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,359

Tue 4/110:20 amSFO - CPT

2 stops39h 40mIberia

Tue 4/156:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mIberia

Deal found 3/25

$1,514

Tue 4/112:43 amSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/118:00 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop30h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$2,904

Mon 4/1412:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/64:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,039

Mon 4/149:01 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 44mEthiopian Air

Tue 5/61:50 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/25

$1,425

Tue 4/2210:30 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/611:30 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,163

Tue 4/224:00 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops45h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 5/611:30 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops52h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/25

$1,172

One-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Wed 9/103:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$598

Tue 5/138:00 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$730

Wed 9/1011:35 amSFO - CPT

2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/25

$772

Tue 5/132:00 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop35h 00mSWISS

Deal found 3/24

$960

Sat 4/1212:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$1,055

Wed 9/1010:45 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops53h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/25

$1,112

Tue 9/912:43 amSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,479

Mon 5/1212:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 45mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$1,718

Thu 5/229:00 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops55h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/25

$2,594

Thu 8/142:40 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops39h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 3/25

$4,580

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,039

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,120

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:30 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops37h 30m

$1,163

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

4:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

2:35 pm-10:27 am

3 stops52h 52m

$1,181

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

2:35 pm-5:26 pm

3 stops35h 51m

$1,236

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

1:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,339

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

10:20 am-11:00 am

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,514

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$597

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops38h 15m

$772

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

10:29 pm-11:50 am

2 stops52h 21m

$818

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

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?

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?

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,569 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,539 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,745 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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 $1,039 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $1,120 and $1,147 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 33% 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 $598 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $772 and SWISS from $960 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 Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 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 $38.
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 Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 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..
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$956	Average$1,169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
British Airways	Cheapest$989	Average$1,561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,043	Average$1,354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,140	Average$1,511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,227	Average$1,805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
KLM	Cheapest$1,269	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,292	Average$1,744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
SWISS	Cheapest$1,389	Average$1,581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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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 March 26, 2025.