$668+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)
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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/175:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,119
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/155:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/165:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,192
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/125:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,235
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/153:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,257
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop24h 00mLufthansa
Tue 11/256:45 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,283
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 11/1910:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,306
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/269:00 amCPT - SFO
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,327
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,119 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $668 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,631 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.
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San Francisco
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
9:40 am-9:25 am
2 stops37h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/9
10:40 am-7:50 am
2 stops31h 10m
$1,226
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 11/19
10:45 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop31h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/23
8:50 pm-6:34 pm
1 stop31h 44m
$1,306
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 11/19
8:25 am-7:15 pm
2 stops24h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/23
9:30 pm-5:38 pm
2 stops30h 08m
$1,311
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
11:40 am-7:15 pm
1 stop21h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/12
9:30 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops27h 35m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
10:54 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops34h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/12
9:30 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop25h 20m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
12:47 am-7:15 pm
2 stops32h 28m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/9
9:30 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop25h 25m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
8:28 am-7:15 pm
2 stops24h 47m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/15
9:30 pm-7:50 pm
1 stop31h 20m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
8:28 am-7:15 pm
2 stops24h 47m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/13
9:30 pm-3:13 pm
2 stops26h 43m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
9:50 am-7:15 pm
2 stops23h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/12
9:30 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops27h 35m
$1,356
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 2/10
9:50 am-7:15 pm
2 stops47h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/13
9:30 pm-5:25 pm
1 stop28h 55m
$1,372
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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 San Francisco to Cape Town in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Francisco-Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $956). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 SFO to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 33h 40m.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 33h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 02m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$956 | Average$1,174 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,009 | Average$1,306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,130 | Average$1,427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,186 | Average$1,601 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,232 | Average$1,702 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,271 | Average$1,899 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,390 | Average$1,653 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,409 | Average$1,873 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,504 | Average$1,921 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |