Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,313 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,314 and $1,316 round-trip. British Airways is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $767 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $889 and SWISS from $959 one-way.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

Question 5

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

Question 11

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

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London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 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 $37.

Question 12

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

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The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $29 per day.

Question 13

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

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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 22% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, book at least 15 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,387 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,894.

Question 15

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cape Town from San Francisco average $1,566. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,566, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $988. The month of December 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 13%.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CPT?

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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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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.

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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.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Round-trip from	$1,313 (British Airways)
One-way from	$767 (oojo)

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

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