What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,017 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,151 and $1,196 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $598 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $809 and Ethiopian Air from $939 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town are American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cape Town?

San Francisco to Cape Town flights have a layover in London most often. Istanbul sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Cape Town.

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Washington, D.C..

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $53.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $32 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 23% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, book at least 17 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 4% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,264 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,791.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cape Town from San Francisco average $1,555. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,555, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $956. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	$1,478

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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 April 29, 2025.

Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/34:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,017

Sun 11/22:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 11/2112:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,072

Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,113

Mon 9/2910:45 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops30h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/132:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops36h 14mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$1,151

Wed 11/510:45 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops52h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 11/1311:00 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops47h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/28

$1,162

Sat 5/247:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 6/16:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,408

Sat 12/64:15 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2210:00 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,413

Sat 8/3012:43 amSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/117:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,653

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Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/34:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,017

Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,113

Wed 10/110:45 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops30h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/202:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops36h 14mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$1,151

Wed 10/86:00 amSFO - CPT

2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 10/296:55 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops33h 12mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,196

Sat 5/247:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 6/16:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,408

Sat 8/3012:43 amSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/117:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,653

Sun 8/319:00 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops55h 45mKenya Airways

Thu 9/112:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops37h 24mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/28

$1,660

Thu 8/2812:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 45mDelta

Fri 9/1211:15 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$1,781

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Thu 5/13:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 5/221:00 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/28

$1,212

Fri 5/27:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop26h 40mSWISS

Tue 5/137:00 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop30h 10mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$5,363

Mon 5/191:22 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 38mIberia

Fri 5/306:55 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 33mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$2,355

Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/34:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,017

Tue 5/206:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/36:25 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,113

Tue 5/209:10 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 6/32:35 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops33h 48mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$1,539

Thu 5/227:30 amSFO - CPT

1 stop25h 20mDelta

Fri 5/308:05 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop30h 28mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$1,799

Fri 5/234:31 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop37h 49mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/317:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$1,817

Fri 5/2310:00 amSFO - CPT

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Sat 5/3111:15 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops34h 01mKLM

Deal found 4/27

$1,826

Fri 5/232:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 50mLufthansa

Tue 6/36:05 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 4/27

$1,893

Sat 5/247:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 6/16:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,408

Sat 5/3110:45 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops53h 55mKenya Airways

Sat 6/72:20 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops37h 49mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/28

$2,071

One-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Mon 5/123:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$598

Mon 5/1210:35 amSFO - CPT

2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/29

$809

Mon 5/123:55 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$857

Fri 5/169:10 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$939

Fri 5/167:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop26h 40mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$962

Fri 5/302:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 4/28

$1,127

Thu 5/226:45 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,185

Thu 5/2912:43 amSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,909

Thu 5/1512:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 45mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$2,019

Thu 5/2210:45 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops53h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$2,599

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,017

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops55h 15m

$1,113

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

10:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

2:35 pm-5:49 pm

3 stops36h 14m

$1,151

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

6:55 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,196

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,408

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:43 am-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

7:50 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$1,653

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

2:30 pm-6:54 pm

3 stops37h 24m

$1,660

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

12:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/12

11:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,781

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

7:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,798

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$598

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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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 80 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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?

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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,563 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,788 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,017 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,151 and $1,196 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $598 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $809 and Ethiopian Air from $939 one-way.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cape Town?
San Francisco to Cape Town flights have a layover in London most often. Istanbul sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Cape Town.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?
London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $53.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?
The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $32 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cape Town flights?
The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$956	Average$1,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
British Airways	Cheapest$989	Average$1,495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,043	Average$1,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,140	Average$1,400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,209	Average$1,788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
KLM	Cheapest$1,269	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,292	Average$1,756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
SWISS	Cheapest$1,414	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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