What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 02m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $997.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 33h 40m.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

For as low as $1,111, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from San Francisco in 31h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10244 mi.

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 $956 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,009 and $1,130 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 39% 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 $568 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $597 and SWISS from $669 one-way.

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.

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).

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 Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways. 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.

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 Istanbul.

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

London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 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 $30.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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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 December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/304:11 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1512:30 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,618

Tue 12/308:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/158:45 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,677

Tue 12/308:30 amSFO - CPT

1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/158:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,702

Tue 12/3010:55 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops52h 40mKenya Airways

Thu 1/152:25 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops32h 24mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/16

$2,027

Tue 12/308:20 amSFO - CPT

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/108:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops32h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,108

Tue 12/305:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 1/78:35 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops35h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$2,164

Mon 12/293:00 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop40h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 1/76:55 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17

$2,195

Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/105:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,222

Mon 12/299:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines

Wed 1/710:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,226

Best flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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 December 18, 2025.

Mon 3/97:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/185:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,111

Wed 2/256:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/57:00 amCPT - SFO

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,255

Mon 3/29:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/1010:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,276

Wed 2/256:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/55:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,111

Mon 3/97:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/187:00 amCPT - SFO

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,255

Thu 3/56:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/235:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,148

Thu 3/59:40 amSFO - CPT

2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/2310:40 amCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,277

Thu 2/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/225:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,262

Thu 2/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,262

Sun 3/87:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/195:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,267

Sat 3/76:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 3/205:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,287

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,257

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,285

Mon 1/1210:55 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops52h 40mKenya Airways

Wed 1/2111:25 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops47h 24mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/17

$1,305

Mon 1/126:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,327

Tue 1/131:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/205:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,216

Tue 1/136:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/202:00 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,255

Thu 1/151:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 1/305:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,110

Thu 1/151:10 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/285:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,170

Thu 1/156:50 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/285:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,295

Tue 1/206:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,135

Tue 1/203:00 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 1/2712:35 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops41h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,344

Sat 1/246:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/75:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,202

One-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Fri 5/15:45 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$661

Thu 4/3010:19 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops54h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$707

Tue 3/313:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/18

$878

Tue 3/3111:30 amSFO - CPT

2 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$883

Tue 3/3110:35 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/18

$931

Sun 5/1710:15 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$946

Fri 5/13:55 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,011

Wed 5/206:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,012

Sun 5/176:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,030

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Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$1,110 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$661 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,830

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,111

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,111

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,148

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,255

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,255

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,262

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/21

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,262

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,267

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

10:40 am-8:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,276

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

10:40 am-8:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,277

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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

7.9

Good

8,006 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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

9,093 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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

4,105 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,585 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 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

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
For as low as $1,111, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from San Francisco in 31h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10244 mi.
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 $956 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,009 and $1,130 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 39% 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 $568 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $597 and SWISS from $669 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.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?
London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 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 $30.
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 Istanbul.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$956	Average$1,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,130	Average$1,451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,201	Average$1,605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,377	Average$1,900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,390	Average$1,594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,424	Average$1,804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$1,433	Average$1,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,504	Average$1,921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or January, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 18, 2025.