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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $696

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Cheap round-trip flights

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Francisco.
2:30 pm - 6:43 pmCPT-SFO
37h 13m3 stops
10:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-CPT
53h 55m3 stops
$4,006
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Thu, Apr 24 - Thu, May 15
11:30 pm - 8:39 pmCPT-SFO
54h 09m2 stops
10:45 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
54h 00m3 stops
$4,019Kenya Airways
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Thu, Apr 24 - Fri, May 16
2:30 pm - 6:43 pmCPT-SFO
37h 13m3 stops
10:45 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
54h 00m3 stops
$4,094Kenya Airways
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Thu, Apr 24 - Fri, May 16
2:35 pm - 3:41 pmCPT-SFO
34h 06m3 stops
10:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-CPT
53h 55m3 stops
$4,188Kenya Airways
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Fri, Apr 25 - Thu, May 15
12:20 pm - 4:10 pmCPT-SFO
36h 50m2 stops
7:30 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-CPT
36h 15m2 stops
$6,145SWISS
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, May 14
1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
$7,020Qatar Airways
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Thu, Apr 24 - Thu, May 15
7:50 pm - 11:42 amCPT-SFO
24h 52m1 stop
8:31 am - 5:10 pmSFO-CPT
23h 39m2 stops
$7,137United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 24 - Wed, May 14
1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
$7,501Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 15
1:05 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
5:05 pm - 11:35 amSFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$7,627Emirates
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, May 14
6:25 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-SFO
28h 35m1 stop
5:05 pm - 11:35 amSFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$8,759Emirates
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Thu, Apr 24 - Fri, May 16

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 24
CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl
54h 09m
2 stops
SFO8:39 pmSan Francisco
May 16
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
54h 00m
3 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Apr 24
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
37h 13m
3 stops
SFO6:43 pmSan Francisco
May 16
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
54h 00m
3 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Apr 25
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 06m
3 stops
SFO3:41 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
53h 55m
3 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 24
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
Apr 23
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
Apr 23
CPT7:25 pmCape Town Intl
33h 48m
2 stops
SFO8:13 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
40h 25m
2 stops
CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl

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

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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,013.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $947. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,350.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $1,174. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,321.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Cape Town when booking 11 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,159 when searching 11 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Cape Town for as low as $1,120 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$696

Fastest flight time

24h 52m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $696. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $4,006.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 24h 52m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

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

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and San Francisco is about 10237.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 24h 52m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to San Francisco?


Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,603 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $940Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,895 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,744 reviews
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