$826+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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 November 11, 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 November 11, 2026.
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/158:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops33h 49m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,313
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sat 11/1410:25 pm -
2 stops45h 35m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops44h 33m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,352
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:25 pm -
3 stops53h 10m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 11/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,373
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Thu 11/2610:41 am -
2 stops39h 29m
Wed 12/98:35 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 11/7![Iberia logo]()
$1,385
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 12/1410:10 pm -
2 stops34h 01m
Deal found 11/8![Iberia logo]()
$1,387
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/23:07 pm -
2 stops35h 03m
Thu 12/108:40 pm -
2 stops33h 34m
Deal found 11/6![Iberia logo]()
$1,392
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Tue 12/18:55 am -
2 stops37h 10m
Tue 12/1510:10 pm -
2 stops32h 04m
Deal found 11/9![Iberia logo]()
$1,393
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 12/28:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Sat 12/126:55 pm -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Iberia logo]()
$1,403
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2911:53 pm -
2 stops50h 17m
Wed 12/98:35 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 11/7![Iberia logo]()
$1,414
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 November 11, 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 November 11, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sat 11/148:10 am -
1 stop22h 00m
Thu 11/268:50 pm -
1 stop29h 43m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,501
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 1/196:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Mon 1/252:00 pm -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 11/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,720
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/301:50 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Tue 1/1212:30 am -
2 stops32h 37m
Deal found 11/6![KLM logo]()
$1,750
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Tue 12/294:49 pm -
2 stops39h 11m
Tue 1/129:20 am -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,771
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/310:54 pm -
2 stops29h 16m
Sun 2/73:10 pm -
3 stops58h 32m
Deal found 11/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,006
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sun 11/156:35 am -
2 stops25h 25m
Sat 11/217:10 pm -
2 stops37h 56m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,559
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Wed 1/206:35 pm -
2 stops58h 00m
Mon 1/255:15 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 11/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Fri 12/1110:50 pm -
2 stops46h 50m
Fri 12/258:50 pm -
2 stops28h 29m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,620
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/219:00 am -
2 stops27h 40m
Mon 1/2512:30 am -
2 stops32h 37m
Deal found 11/7![KLM logo]()
$2,040
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Tue 12/2912:30 am -
2 stops31h 30m
Wed 1/137:10 pm -
2 stops31h 26m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,788
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/219:56 am -
2 stops26h 44m
Sun 11/298:30 am -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 11/10![KLM logo]()
$2,108
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.
Fri 12/1112:10 am -
2 stops45h 30m
Sat 12/269:30 am -
1 stop44h 05m
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,789
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated November 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated November 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sat 11/1410:25 pm -
2 stops45h 35m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops44h 33m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,352
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:25 pm -
3 stops53h 10m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 11/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,373
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/158:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Sun 11/222:25 pm -
3 stops33h 49m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Thu 11/2610:41 am -
2 stops39h 29m
Wed 12/98:35 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 11/7![Iberia logo]()
$1,385
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2911:53 pm -
2 stops50h 17m
Wed 12/98:35 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 11/7![Iberia logo]()
$1,414
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 12/1410:10 pm -
2 stops34h 01m
Deal found 11/8![Iberia logo]()
$1,387
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Tue 12/18:55 am -
2 stops37h 10m
Tue 12/1510:10 pm -
2 stops32h 04m
Deal found 11/9![Iberia logo]()
$1,393
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/23:07 pm -
2 stops35h 03m
Thu 12/108:40 pm -
2 stops33h 34m
Deal found 11/6![Iberia logo]()
$1,392
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 12/28:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Sat 12/126:55 pm -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Iberia logo]()
$1,403
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 November 11, 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 November 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sun 1/3111:14 pm -
3 stops52h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$826
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 1/1411:25 am -
3 stops49h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$874
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sat 1/1611:14 pm -
3 stops34h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$883
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sun 1/1711:14 pm -
3 stops34h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$888
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 12/26:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$917
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/146:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$938
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sat 11/141:50 pm -
2 stops54h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$954
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/176:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$955
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/277:15 pm -
3 stops52h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$961
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 November 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,188 (Justfly.com) |
One-way from | $826 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,632 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 11, 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
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Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 1/31
5:20 pm-10:35 am
2 stops55h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$957
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
7:15 pm-9:30 am
3 stops52h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$961
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 11/17
11:20 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops28h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,075
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 11/17
1:40 pm-7:40 am
1 stop32h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,093
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 12/11
9:31 pm-2:10 pm
3 stops54h 39m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,116
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 11/20
10:31 pm-10:55 am
3 stops50h 24m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,138
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 12/11
9:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops48h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,241
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 11/14
8:10 am-4:10 pm
1 stop22h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/26
8:50 pm-4:33 pm
1 stop29h 43m
$1,501
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
6:35 am-6:00 pm
2 stops25h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 11/21
7:10 pm-11:06 pm
2 stops37h 56m
$1,559
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 12/11
10:50 pm-7:40 am
2 stops46h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/25
8:50 pm-3:19 pm
2 stops28h 29m
$1,620
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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 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 Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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
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Cheapflights Insights
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 87 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 $1,429). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,149). 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 $1,390 and $1,945 in March.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,188 on Singapore Airlines (Mar 1-Mar 10).
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 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Delta, andTurkish 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.
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJudith,Sep 2026
SFO - SIN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$776 | Average$2,071 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$796 | Average$1,987 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$877 | Average$1,028 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,149 | Average$1,366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,240 | Average$1,429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,377 | Average$1,513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,494 | Average$1,643 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,589 | Average$2,052 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,652 | Average$2,098 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |