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$563+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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SFO — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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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

$959
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$563
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,377
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/84:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/234:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 5/71:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,058
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1810:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,131
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/116:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2510:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,133
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2510:55 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/32:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops35h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$1,146
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/310:50 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops52h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 3/192:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,161
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 3/246:45 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,202

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$959

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

4:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,058

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

6:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,131

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,133

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

10:55 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

2:35 pm-3:49 pm

3 stops35h 14m

$1,146

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

10:50 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops52h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

2:30 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops37h 05m

$1,161

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

6:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,202

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

2:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 55m

$563

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

3:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 55m

$598

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

4:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

$620

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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

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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 February 14, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $959 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,058 and $1,131 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 38% 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 $563 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $598 and Condor from $620 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when 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 $36.

  • 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 $29 per day.

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

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,140Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,227Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,269Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,281Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,295Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$1,347Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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