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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from $726

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6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$991Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 5
1:10 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$992Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 30
2:45 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-CPT
40h 40m1 stop
12:35 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,055Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 19
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
1:00 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
$1,090Qatar Airways
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, May 11
10:50 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-CPT
36h 50m2 stops
2:25 pm - 3:10 pmCPT-SFO
33h 45m3 stops
$1,107Kenya Airways
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 18
10:50 pm - 12:55 pmSFO-CPT
52h 05m2 stops
2:30 pm - 12:52 pmCPT-SFO
32h 22m3 stops
$1,111Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 5
9:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
6:55 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-SFO
31h 20m1 stop
$1,288British Airways
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 5
5:30 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-CPT
32h 40m1 stop
6:45 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,314British Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 20
9:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
10:00 pm - 7:45 pmCPT-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$1,333American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 25
1:42 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
32h 18m2 stops
6:45 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,335American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
3:45 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-CPT
40h 40m1 stop
$726Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 14
7:25 pm - 7:20 amSFO-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
$770SWISS
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Fri, Jan 17
7:25 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
$784SWISS
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Fri, Jan 17
1:10 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
$1,009Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7
12:40 am - 9:30 pmSFO-CPT
35h 50m2 stops
$1,189Delta
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Thu, Mar 13
12:32 am - 3:20 pmSFO-CPT
29h 48m2 stops
$1,218United Airlines
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Wed, May 21
12:40 am - 9:25 pmSFO-CPT
35h 45m2 stops
$1,256Delta
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Wed, May 21
12:59 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
29h 11m2 stops
$1,462United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 27
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
$3,081Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2
12:23 am - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
45h 37m2 stops
$17,117British Airways
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Sat, Jan 11
11:10 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-CPT
29h 20m2 stops
2:35 pm - 3:42 pmCPT-SFO
35h 07m3 stops
$1,701Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 13
4:28 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 42m2 stops
8:55 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$2,440British Airways
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Sat, Dec 21 - Sat, Dec 28
12:59 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
29h 11m2 stops
8:50 pm - 6:57 pmCPT-SFO
32h 07m2 stops
$2,482United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 6
10:35 pm - 7:40 amSFO-CPT
47h 05m2 stops
8:50 pm - 6:57 pmCPT-SFO
32h 07m2 stops
$2,899United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 6
3:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO-CPT
32h 31m2 stops
6:55 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$3,436Qatar Airways
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Sat, Dec 21 - Sat, Dec 28
3:25 pm - 6:30 amSFO-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
11:20 pm - 11:50 amCPT-SFO
46h 30m1 stop
$3,847Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 13
7:00 am - 6:30 amSFO-CPT
37h 30m2 stops
8:05 am - 11:50 amCPT-SFO
37h 45m1 stop
$3,851Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 13
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$4,149Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 5
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$4,215Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 5
12:22 am - 10:30 amSFO-CPT
48h 08m2 stops
6:55 pm - 12:35 pmCPT-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$5,425Qatar Airways
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 4

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Jan 22
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 5
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Jan 22
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Mar 4
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 18
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 5
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
40h 40m
1 stop
CPT5:25 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 19
CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Apr 25
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
May 11
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Jan 22
SFO10:37 amSan Francisco
38h 03m
2 stops
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
Feb 5
CPT7:10 pmCape Town Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from San Francisco during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,393.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,484. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,828.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,365. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,723. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is about 14 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,562. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Cape Town outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for $1,117.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight.

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

As of December 2024, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$726

Fastest flight time

22h 35m

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 $726. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $991.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 22h 35m
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 25h 20m, 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $969Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,907 reviews
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6.6
6,820 reviews
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7.5
3,798 reviews
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6.8
7,091 reviews
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7.8
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8.0
8,604 reviews
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1,606 reviews
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7.2
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