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$734+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 julio 25, 2024.

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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 13% 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 15 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 39% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,507 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,908.

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 $1,538. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,538, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $962. 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%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to 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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap San Francisco to Cape Town flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on julio 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 8/284:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
mar. 9/171:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/2512:51 amSFO - CPT
2 stops35h 34mDelta
dom. 9/89:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/25$1,329
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/146:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/284:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,331
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mié. 8/2111:00 amSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
mié. 9/111:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/106:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
mar. 8/274:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,350
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
sáb. 8/106:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
mar. 8/274:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,351
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/156:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/294:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/287:15 amSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 10mDelta
mar. 9/1711:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,363
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/226:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/294:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,380

San Francisco to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 10/911:20 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
dom. 10/271:50 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$1,319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/248:40 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
dom. 12/89:20 amCPT - SFO
2 stops43h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,320
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/17:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
jue. 10/247:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 10mSWISS
Deal found 7/24$1,322
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 8/284:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
mar. 9/171:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,326
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/134:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
vie. 9/271:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/287:15 amSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 10mDelta
mar. 9/179:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,329
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/146:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/284:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,331
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 12/317:25 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/183:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,332
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/176:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/285:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,338

San Francisco to Cape Town flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Francisco to Cape Town. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 7/301:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
lun. 8/2611:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 49mKLM
Deal found 7/24$1,839
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/305:19 amSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 06mDelta
lun. 8/2611:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops44h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/42:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/107:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,915
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/47:50 amSFO - CPT
2 stops42h 10mIberia
sáb. 8/106:55 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 15mIberia
Deal found 7/25$1,945
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/302:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop34h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/267:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$2,011
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/301:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
lun. 8/2611:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 49mKLM
Deal found 7/25$2,014
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/410:50 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
vie. 8/162:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops43h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/25$2,028
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/410:50 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
vie. 8/162:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops43h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$2,046
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/308:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops64h 15mAir France
lun. 8/2611:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops46h 30mAir France
Deal found 7/25$2,063

One-way flights to Cape Town from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Francisco to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town should utilize the search form above.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
dom. 8/254:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$734
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/281:35 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$740
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/272:46 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops59h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/247:12 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops54h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$756
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/274:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$757
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/264:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/2711:17 amSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$769
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/258:30 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$774
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/257:43 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops54h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$778

Find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.

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$1,319 - $1,525

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San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 10/9

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 10/27

3 stops34h 40m

$1,319

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/24

1 stop30h 10m

$1,322

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 8/28

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/17

1 stop33h 50m

$1,326

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 8/28

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/17

1 stop30h 49m

$1,329

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 8/14

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 8/28

1 stop27h 45m

$1,331

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

jue. 10/17

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/28

1 stop27h 50m

$1,338

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/22

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/6

2 stops38h 29m

$1,339

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/1

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/22

2 stops46h 36m

$1,352

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

sáb. 8/10

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/27

2 stops30h 22m

$1,525

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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 July 23, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is 79 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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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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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.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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).

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 julio 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Ethiopian Air and SWISS from San Francisco to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

RwandAir
8.0
Very good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,799 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

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    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,319 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,322 and $1,326 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $734 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $828 and Ethiopian Air from $903 one-way.

  • What does SFO to CPT mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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    San Francisco to Cape Town flights have a layover in Washington, D.C. most often. London sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Cape Town.

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    Washington, D.C. travelers tend to visit White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian American Art Museum more than anywhere else. White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian American Art Museum are located about 22.4 mi, 23.3 mi, and 23.2 mi, respectively from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Those on a layover in Washington, D.C. in need of a rental car can book one at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl for about $58.

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    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $55 per day.

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    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Doha.

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    The San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,276). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,749). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$945Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$954Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,164Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,229Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,297Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,329Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$1,374Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,416Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,464Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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