$769+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 May 18, 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 May 18, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 10/268:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,247
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1710:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/292:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops40h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,256
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 9/1410:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/242:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,259
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 9/158:25 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/292:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,281
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/249:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/82:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,289
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/1211:59 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/262:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops32h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,341
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/149:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/282:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,353
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/910:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/302:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops39h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/14![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,354
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 8/249:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops55h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 12/72:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops31h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,362
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 May 18, 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 May 18, 2026.
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/79:40 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/1310:40 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,514
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/255:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Fri 12/111:40 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 5/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,593
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/273:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/261:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,626
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/139:40 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 11/2610:40 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/18![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,571
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Wed 8/266:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/13![Emirates logo]()
$1,621
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/233:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/301:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops40h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,669
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Emirates
Fri 9/251:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 5/13![Emirates logo]()
$1,643
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/225:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Emirates
Tue 12/88:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,643
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/115:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Sun 10/251:40 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 5/13![Emirates logo]()
$1,643
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated May 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated May 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:01 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops58h 09m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/231:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 6/116:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/201:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,703
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 6/151:51 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops35h 24m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/221:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,705
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/163:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/231:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,661
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/173:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/11:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,690
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/81:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,607
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/233:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/57:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,634
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/233:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/301:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops40h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,669
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2311:37 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 38m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/31:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,684
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/243:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/57:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,648
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 May 18, 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 May 18, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 11/211:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$769
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 11/86:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$842
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 8/313:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$872
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 11/23:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$876
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/86:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$880
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Thu 10/13:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$926
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 8/306:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$944
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sun 11/88:35 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops39h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$945
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 May 18, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,247 (KAYAK) |
One-way from | $769 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,967 |
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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
9:40 am-9:25 am
2 stops37h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/13
10:40 am-7:50 am
2 stops31h 10m
$1,514
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 11/13
9:40 am-9:25 am
2 stops37h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/26
10:40 am-7:50 am
2 stops31h 10m
$1,571
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 8/25
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/11
1:40 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,593
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 8/12
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/26
6:25 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop28h 35m
$1,621
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 7/27
3:55 pm-10:15 am
1 stop33h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/26
1:15 pm-1:35 pm
1 stop33h 20m
$1,626
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 9/11
5:05 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop40h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/25
1:15 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 45m
$1,643
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 8/22
5:05 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop40h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/8
8:00 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop26h 50m
$1,643
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 10/11
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/25
1:40 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,643
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 6/23
3:55 pm-10:15 am
1 stop33h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 6/30
1:15 pm-8:57 pm
2 stops40h 42m
$1,669
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
11:00 pm-7:45 pm
3 stops34h 45m
$852
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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 May.
| 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 Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 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.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,274). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,967). 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?
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 May 18, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$878 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,002 | Average$1,224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,273 | Average$1,785 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,387 | Average$1,775 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,390 | Average$1,544 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,416 | Average$1,926 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,589 | Average$1,755 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,650 | Average$2,009 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |