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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from $953

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town departing on 7/25. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town by changing tabs
Turkish Airlines
Nov 1
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Nov 1
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
37h 45m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Nov 10
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 18
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 55m
3 stops
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
Kenya Airways
Nov 12
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
CPT7:55 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 26
CPT9:15 pmCape Town Intl
51h 55m
2 stops
SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco
Iberia
Oct 29
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT9:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Sep 9
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 25
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and RwandAir
Multiple Airlines
Jul 25
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
58h 47m
3 stops
CPT8:45 pmCape Town Intl
RwandAir
Jun 20
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
62h 00m
3 stops
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
Jun 20
SFO11:20 amSan Francisco
38h 30m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 1
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Nov 1
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 10
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco

Ethiopian Air flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 10
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 18
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 55m
3 stops
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Oct 1
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
30h 10m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 24
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
34h 38m
3 stops
SFO3:28 pmSan Francisco
Ethiopian Air
Oct 15
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
31h 50m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 29
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
36h 36m
3 stops
SFO5:26 pmSan Francisco

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cape Town

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco is January. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Cape Town?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

In the afternoon. San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 12% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town from San Francisco?

Turkish Airlines. Iberia, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Cape Town

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Cape Town flight route?

San Francisco - Cape Town Intl. Fly from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl for the best San Francisco - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

14 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town is approximately 14 days to departure

Cheap San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$953

Fastest flight time

22h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $953. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,022.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 22h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    San Francisco and Cape Town Intl are 10237.5 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 22h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SWISSPriceFrom $954Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,994 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,707 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,387 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,147Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,673 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,205Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,924 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,659 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,282Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,568 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,290Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,829 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $1,338Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,748 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,412Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,955 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cape Town from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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