Cape Town

$765+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

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 July 3, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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
Tue 11/32:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,249
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 11/210:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,253
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/152:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,261
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1911:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,264
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/282:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,268
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/202:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,271
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,274
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/202:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,283
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/122:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,300
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 11/99:40 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 11/3010:40 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/28$1,307

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 July 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,249
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$765
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,106
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Cape Town Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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 July 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

1:29 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

6:50 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,506

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,664

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

5:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$1,713

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

1:50 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops56h 45m

$1,728

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

3:39 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

1:15 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,858

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

12:50 am-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/17

7:50 pm-6:29 pm

3 stops31h 39m

$1,930
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/12

11:15 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops30h 47m

$1,951

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

9:23 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops35h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

6:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops52h 10m

$1,980

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

9:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/15

5:55 pm-8:38 am

2 stops47h 43m

$2,005
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

11:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$773

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/3

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 70 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,273). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,106). 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 July 3, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,664, Iberia can have you in Cape Town from San Francisco in 32h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10244 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $853 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $878 and $982 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 50% 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 $737 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $751 and Turkish Airlines from $866 one-way.

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

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

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii more than anywhere else. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $46.

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

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,273). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,106). 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

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 July 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$878Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,240Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$1,387Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,414Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$1,416Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,473Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,650Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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