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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from $708

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8:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
6:45 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$941American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 3
9:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
10:00 pm - 4:00 pmCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$942American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 25
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$960Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
6:50 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$988Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 4
2:27 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
31h 33m2 stops
8:50 pm - 5:37 pmCPT-SFO
30h 47m2 stops
$997British Airways
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
5:30 pm - 10:20 amSFO-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
10:00 pm - 4:00 pmCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,011British Airways
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Fri, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 18
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
39h 50m2 stops
$1,191Qatar Airways
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Mon, Apr 21 - Mon, May 5
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
6:05 am - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
40h 45m2 stops
$1,214Qatar Airways
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, May 11
7:25 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
9:00 am - 4:25 pmCPT-SFO
41h 25m1 stop
$1,365SWISS
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Thu, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 16
7:25 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-CPT
33h 05m2 stops
9:00 am - 4:25 pmCPT-SFO
41h 25m1 stop
$1,372SWISS
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 23
7:05 pm - 8:35 amSFO-CPT
52h 30m3 stops
Sun, Apr 20
4:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
$735Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 20
1:10 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
$1,044Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Dec 28
1:10 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
$1,046Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Dec 28
12:40 am - 9:30 pmSFO-CPT
34h 50m2 stops
$1,190Delta
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Mon, Mar 3
12:59 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
29h 11m2 stops
$1,212United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 27
12:40 am - 9:30 pmSFO-CPT
34h 50m2 stops
$1,240Delta
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Mon, Dec 2
1:00 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
41h 10m2 stops
$1,758United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22
5:30 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-CPT
32h 40m1 stop
$5,024British Airways
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Fri, Dec 20
5:30 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
$15,728British Airways
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Sun, Jan 12
8:40 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
6:40 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
54h 20m2 stops
$1,155British Airways
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Fri, Nov 22 - Mon, Dec 2
8:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
6:45 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,394American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 3
3:55 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
30h 05m2 stops
6:45 pm - 3:00 pmCPT-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,481American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 3
11:20 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-CPT
29h 10m2 stops
1:50 pm - 9:37 amCPT-SFO
53h 47m3 stops
$1,583Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 3
12:25 am - 6:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
8:50 pm - 5:30 pmCPT-SFO
30h 40m2 stops
$1,982United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 3
12:40 am - 9:30 pmSFO-CPT
34h 50m2 stops
11:20 pm - 11:50 amCPT-SFO
46h 30m1 stop
$2,022Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
12:40 am - 9:30 pmSFO-CPT
34h 50m2 stops
11:20 pm - 10:46 pmCPT-SFO
33h 26m2 stops
$2,032Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
1:55 pm - 7:40 amSFO-CPT
55h 45m2 stops
6:30 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-SFO
58h 15m2 stops
$2,070Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 1
12:25 am - 6:00 pmSFO-CPT
31h 35m3 stops
8:50 pm - 6:48 pmCPT-SFO
31h 58m2 stops
$2,232United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 2
11:20 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
52h 25m3 stops
3:20 pm - 3:42 pmCPT-SFO
58h 22m3 stops
$2,633Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 3

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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American Airlines
Nov 27
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 4
CPT6:45 pmCape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Nov 27
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 4
CPT8:40 pmCape Town Intl
32h 14m
2 stops
SFO6:54 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Feb 17
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
25h 20m
1 stop
CPT8:00 amCape Town Intl
Mar 3
CPT6:45 pmCape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 4
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 11
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Feb 20
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 4
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Jan 22
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 28
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco

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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 December

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

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. 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 19% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

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

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Cape Town.

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

As of November 2024, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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


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Best Price Found

$708

Fastest flight time

25h 05m

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 $708. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $941.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 25h 05m
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.

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


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,915 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $989Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,837 reviews
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7.5
3,831 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,204Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,756 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,267Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,637 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,275Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,350 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,281Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,486 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,336Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,148 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,360Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,397Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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