Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)
The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to CPT flight in 2022: compare San Francisco to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.
SFO - CPT Price | $1,006 - $1,699 |
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CPT Temperature | 53.6 - 69.8 °F |
CPT Rainfall | 0.8 - 3.9 inches |
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $1,006 | From San Francisco to Cape Town Intl |
| One-way from | $699 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town?
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 9% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 3% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,242 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,264.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?
The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cape Town from San Francisco average $1,238. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,238, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $841. The month of July 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 37%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO - 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in October, November 2022
The best prices found for SFO to CPT flights for October, November
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San Francisco to Cape Town 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cape Town from San Francisco found for this year
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Cheap SWISS flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from San Francisco, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Cape Town from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Cape Town flights.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $900 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $887, but on average you can expect to pay $975.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $1,600?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.
How popular is this San Francisco to Cape Town flight route?
The San Francisco to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 $887 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $1,110. Turkish Airlines is priced at 28% 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 $645 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $696 and RwandAir from $701 one-way.
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 American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town? While on average our users pay $5,987, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $756. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cape Town Intl), is priced around $887.