$752+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 3, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/2711:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops54h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,083
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/210:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/182:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops43h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/1![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,092
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/246:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/124:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,124
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/144:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,125
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/177:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/174:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,133
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,137
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/144:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,139
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/26:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,150
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,151
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/177:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/174:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,134
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 5/711:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 5/1410:40 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,261
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/310:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/102:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops31h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/192:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,294
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/276:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/185:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,179
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 5/1512:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/294:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,190
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 5/812:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 5/234:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,217
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/16:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/55:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,251
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/246:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/246:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/275:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,184
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/26:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/175:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/185:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,179
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/115:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,183
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,151
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/177:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/174:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,133
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/247:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,125
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 2/93:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/132:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$770
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1510:54 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/1511:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$817
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 7/2511:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$867
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$871
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 7/252:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/313:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$893
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/153:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$896
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/153:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$903
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 February 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,083 (Gurufare) |
One-way from | $752 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,471 |
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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
San Francisco
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 3/17
7:50 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 4/17
4:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,134
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/7
4:35 pm-10:50 am
1 stop27h 15m
$1,151
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
6:50 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/18
5:15 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop33h 30m
$1,179
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 5/15
12:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop37h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/29
4:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,190
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 5/8
12:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop37h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/23
4:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,217
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 3/1
6:50 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/5
5:15 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop33h 30m
$1,251
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 5/7
11:00 am-9:25 am
2 stops37h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/14
10:40 am-9:10 am
2 stops31h 30m
$1,261
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
10:55 pm-1:35 pm
3 stops52h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/10
2:25 pm-1:05 pm
3 stops31h 40m
$1,288
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 5/3
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/19
2:00 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops35h 40m
$1,294
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 3/21
8:55 pm-10:50 am
3 stops52h 55m
$752
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.
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 $853). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,009.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 33h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 02m.
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 February 3, 2026.
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.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,921 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,474 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$976 | Average$1,228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$985 | Average$1,327 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,007 | Average$1,602 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,387 | Average$1,780 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,390 | Average$1,544 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,625 | Average$1,836 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,650 | Average$1,941 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |