$601+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.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 Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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 January 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $832 (SWISS) |
One-way from | $601 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,043 |
Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco
Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoExplore 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 2025.
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco within your budget
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/26
9:00 am-4:25 pm
1 stop41h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 2/3
7:25 pm-5:25 pm
2 stops36h 00m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/27
9:30 am-2:50 pm
1 stop39h 20m
San Francisco
Sun 2/9
8:35 pm-7:40 am
1 stop25h 05m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/26
8:50 pm-9:14 pm
1 stop34h 24m
San Francisco
Sat 2/8
7:00 am-4:10 pm
1 stop23h 10m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/28
9:15 pm-1:49 pm
1 stop26h 34m
San Francisco
Sun 2/2
10:00 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop35h 00m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/29
2:30 pm-12:52 pm
3 stops32h 22m
San Francisco
Wed 2/5
10:50 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops52h 05m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/28
5:15 pm-11:05 am
1 stop27h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 2/4
1:10 pm-12:00 pm
1 stop36h 50m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/4
2:25 pm-12:52 pm
3 stops32h 27m
San Francisco
Wed 10/29
10:45 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops53h 10m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/29
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 2/3
5:30 pm-10:20 am
1 stop30h 50m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 1/30
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 2/2
2:25 pm-10:20 am
2 stops33h 55m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 1/30
11:20 pm-11:22 pm
2 stops34h 02m
San Francisco
Tue 2/4
7:00 am-9:30 pm
2 stops28h 30m
Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Francisco 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 Cape Town-San Francisco 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 Cape Town to San Francisco
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
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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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 January 16, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.
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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).
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 January 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Delta and Kenya Airways from Cape Town to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
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Overall
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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.
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Food
Overall
Boarding
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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
Comfort
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
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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
Comfort
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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
Comfort
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$888 | Average$1,158 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,180 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,079 | Average$1,173 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |