$834+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
May 30 — Jun 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 11/92:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,213
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/288:25 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/122:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,222
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/268:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops55h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/92:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,234
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 9/2610:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/102:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,237
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/258:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops55h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/82:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,244
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/18:25 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/157:20 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/30![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,290
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 10/2710:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/102:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/26![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,292
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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2026.
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 9/75:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/148:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/26![Emirates logo]()
$1,593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:15 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 9/177:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops25h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,878
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/241:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/27![KLM logo]()
$2,038
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 6/118:30 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops43h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/207:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops39h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,064
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/296:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/54:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$2,095
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 9/65:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Tue 9/159:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/26![Emirates logo]()
$1,689
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 9/25:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/149:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/26![Emirates logo]()
$1,689
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/151:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Fri 5/2911:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops29h 05m
KLM
Deal found 4/30![KLM logo]()
$2,048
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/45:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Emirates
Sun 10/181:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/28![Emirates logo]()
$1,739
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/64:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Emirates
Sat 5/166:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/25![Emirates logo]()
$1,713
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 5/910:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/122:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 32m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/26![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,442
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/910:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 32m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/27![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,650
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/274:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,460
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/272:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,580
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/244:34 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 36m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/311:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops34h 37m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/25![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 5/286:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/114:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,662
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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/910:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$834
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/73:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$884
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 8/306:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$892
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 8/3111:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$904
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 8/86:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$913
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 8/811:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$914
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 5/106:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$937
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 9/2311:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$938
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 10/711:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops60h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$953
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 April 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,442 (Kenya Airways) |
One-way from | $834 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,414 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 9/7
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/14
8:00 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
$1,593
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/15
9:00 am-2:00 pm
2 stops38h 00m
$1,689
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 9/2
5:05 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/14
9:00 am-2:00 pm
2 stops38h 00m
$1,689
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
5:05 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops41h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/18
1:15 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 45m
$1,739
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
10:15 am-5:10 pm
1 stop21h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 9/17
7:50 pm-12:28 pm
2 stops25h 38m
$1,878
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 5/24
1:45 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop22h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/31
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
$2,038
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 5/15
1:45 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop22h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/29
11:15 pm-7:20 pm
2 stops29h 05m
$2,048
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 6/11
8:30 am-1:10 pm
2 stops43h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 6/20
7:00 am-1:35 pm
2 stops39h 35m
$2,064
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/5
4:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$2,095
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 8/30
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
$892
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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 April.
| 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.
SFO-CPT
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Cheapflights Insights
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 81 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 $1,275). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,889). 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 April 30, 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.
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
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 |
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| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,921 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$878 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,002 | Average$1,202 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,273 | Average$1,785 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,381 | Average$1,926 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
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| Cheapest$1,390 | Average$1,514 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,589 | Average$1,804 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,650 | Average$1,998 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |