$820+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Round-trip
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 August 15, 2026.
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 August 15, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3110:20 pm -
2 stops46h 40m
Tue 12/12:25 pm -
3 stops33h 19m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,238
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:45 pm -
3 stops55h 50m
Thu 11/52:25 pm -
3 stops41h 14m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 11/152:25 pm -
3 stops43h 33m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,248
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:55 pm -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 12/17:20 am -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,250
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1710:55 pm -
3 stops52h 40m
Tue 12/12:25 pm -
3 stops33h 19m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,253
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/98:55 pm -
2 stops39h 10m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,255
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3110:20 pm -
2 stops46h 40m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,260
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Tue 11/242:25 pm -
3 stops53h 44m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,262
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,263
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/98:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 8/14![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,267
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3110:20 pm -
3 stops54h 15m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,272
Best flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/154:30 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Tue 9/295:45 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 8/14![Condor logo]()
$1,520
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/43:40 pm -
1 stop34h 00m
Mon 1/258:00 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 8/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,594
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Wed 2/105:20 pm -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 10/86:45 am -
1 stop23h 35m
Thu 10/227:50 pm -
1 stop25h 59m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,671
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/13:40 pm -
1 stop34h 00m
Thu 2/41:40 pm -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 8/11![Emirates logo]()
$1,594
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Fri 2/125:20 pm -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 10/16:45 am -
1 stop23h 35m
Sun 10/118:00 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,721
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:00 pm -
1 stop40h 05m
Tue 10/61:15 pm -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,594
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/56:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/165:20 pm -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,664
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/105:05 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Wed 2/106:30 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 8/10![Emirates logo]()
$1,643
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Sun 10/114:35 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,684
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/294:40 pm -
1 stop40h 25m
Mon 10/128:00 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 8/10![Emirates logo]()
$1,663
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1410:35 pm -
2 stops38h 35m
Thu 9/242:25 pm -
3 stops36h 52m
Deal found 8/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,457
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:35 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Thu 9/246:50 pm -
2 stops34h 14m
Deal found 8/11![Iberia logo]()
$1,504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/154:30 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Mon 9/285:45 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 8/15![Condor logo]()
$1,493
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:30 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Tue 9/295:45 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Condor logo]()
$1,383
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 9/244:30 pm -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 10/75:40 pm -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 8/15![Condor logo]()
$1,356
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:35 pm -
3 stops54h 00m
Mon 10/122:25 pm -
3 stops33h 40m
Deal found 8/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,407
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:35 pm -
3 stops54h 00m
Sun 10/112:25 pm -
3 stops53h 15m
Deal found 8/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,418
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2910:30 pm -
3 stops54h 05m
Sun 10/112:25 pm -
3 stops51h 45m
Deal found 8/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,462
One-way flights from San Francisco to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:00 am -
3 stops55h 35m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$820
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:05 pm -
3 stops52h 45m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:53 pm -
3 stops59h 37m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$907
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/316:00 am -
3 stops43h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$916
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1412:50 pm -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 8/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$918
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:00 am -
3 stops43h 10m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$932
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/306:00 am -
3 stops44h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$949
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/316:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 8/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$968
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/266:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 8/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,007
Find 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 August 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,188 (KAYAK) |
One-way from | $820 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,991 |
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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 August 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 9/15
4:30 pm-8:25 am
1 stop30h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/29
5:45 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop29h 45m
$1,520
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 1/4
3:40 pm-11:40 am
1 stop34h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/25
8:00 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop26h 50m
$1,594
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 2/1
3:40 pm-11:40 am
1 stop34h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/4
1:40 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,594
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
5:00 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop40h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/6
1:15 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 45m
$1,594
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 2/10
5:20 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,624
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 2/12
5:20 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,624
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 2/10
6:30 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop28h 20m
$1,643
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
4:40 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop40h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/12
8:00 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
$1,663
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 12/5
6:35 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/16
5:20 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,664
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 10/8
6:45 am-3:20 pm
1 stop23h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/22
7:50 pm-12:49 pm
1 stop25h 59m
$1,671
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
SFO-CPT
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is 70 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,273). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,125). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,713 and $2,071 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,188 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 1-Mar 2).
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 August 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$776 | Average$2,071 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
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