$790+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CPT
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape TownExplore 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 September 29, 2026.
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 September 29, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/178:44 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Mon 11/92:25 pm -
3 stops41h 12m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,288
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Mon 11/28:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Mon 11/162:25 pm -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 9/26![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,289
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 11/1710:56 pm -
3 stops52h 39m
Tue 12/12:25 pm -
3 stops39h 54m
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,291
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Mon 10/1911:59 pm -
2 stops37h 11m
Tue 11/102:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,300
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/99:35 pm -
2 stops38h 30m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 9/23![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,301
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/178:44 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Sun 11/82:25 pm -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/2010:15 pm -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 11/37:20 am -
2 stops39h 11m
Deal found 9/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,311
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/128:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Thu 11/192:25 pm -
3 stops33h 49m
Deal found 9/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,320
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
3 stops70h 35m
Tue 11/107:20 am -
2 stops39h 19m
Deal found 9/24![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,322
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/15:25 pm -
1 stop32h 45m
Sun 12/138:35 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 9/26![Iberia logo]()
$1,359
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/2010:15 pm -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 10/277:20 am -
2 stops39h 24m
Deal found 9/23![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,363
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sun 11/2211:30 pm -
3 stops52h 05m
Mon 11/302:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,365
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 September 29, 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 September 29, 2026.
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/195:00 pm -
1 stop33h 30m
Fri 11/68:00 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 9/24![Emirates logo]()
$1,663
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Tue 10/2010:40 pm -
2 stops33h 30m
Thu 10/298:50 pm -
1 stop24h 37m
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,880
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/711:20 pm -
2 stops28h 50m
Fri 11/131:50 pm -
3 stops35h 54m
Deal found 9/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,908
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/219:54 am -
2 stops26h 31m
Fri 10/308:30 am -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 9/23![KLM logo]()
$1,955
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/277:25 pm -
2 stops26h 15m
Sun 1/109:20 am -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 9/28![SWISS logo]()
$2,019
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/83:40 pm -
1 stop40h 20m
Sun 11/159:00 am -
2 stops61h 50m
Deal found 9/23![Emirates logo]()
$1,808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:00 am -
2 stops27h 10m
Fri 11/68:50 pm -
1 stop24h 32m
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,905
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/113:40 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Wed 11/186:00 am -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 9/27![Emirates logo]()
$1,852
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:15 am -
2 stops24h 45m
Wed 11/188:50 pm -
2 stops26h 22m
Deal found 9/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,930
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/165:00 pm -
1 stop40h 05m
Mon 11/98:00 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 9/24![Emirates logo]()
$1,927
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/165:00 pm -
1 stop40h 05m
Tue 11/106:30 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 9/24![Emirates logo]()
$1,927
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated September 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town. Data last updated September 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/178:44 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Mon 11/92:25 pm -
3 stops41h 12m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/178:44 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Sun 11/82:25 pm -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,310
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
3 stops70h 35m
Tue 11/107:20 am -
2 stops39h 19m
Deal found 9/24![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,322
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Mon 10/1911:59 pm -
2 stops37h 11m
Tue 11/102:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,300
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/1911:49 pm -
2 stops37h 21m
Mon 11/22:25 pm -
3 stops53h 09m
Deal found 9/27![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,301
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1911:49 pm -
3 stops52h 46m
Sat 11/72:20 pm -
2 stops53h 10m
Deal found 9/24![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,373
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/2010:15 pm -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 11/37:20 am -
2 stops39h 11m
Deal found 9/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,311
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/2010:15 pm -
3 stops54h 20m
Tue 10/277:20 am -
2 stops39h 24m
Deal found 9/23![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,363
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/268:50 pm -
3 stops55h 45m
Mon 11/92:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Deal found 9/24![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,291
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/269:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 11/98:35 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 9/24![Iberia logo]()
$1,379
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 September 29, 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 September 29, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:00 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2610:23 pm -
2 stops38h 42m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$821
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/811:00 pm -
3 stops52h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$823
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Tue 12/18:00 pm -
3 stops52h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$908
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:18 am -
3 stops52h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$931
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$938
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:35 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$946
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/310:23 pm -
2 stops46h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$951
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/276:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$960
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 September 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,239 (KAYAK) |
One-way from | $790 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,675 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 29, 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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Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 11/10
11:00 pm-1:35 pm
3 stops52h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$823
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 10/25
7:35 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Tue 11/17
6:35 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$946
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 10/29
7:35 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop42h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$967
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
6:35 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$994
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Thu 10/29
8:20 am-11:00 pm
3 stops53h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,022
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sat 10/3
10:40 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops30h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,138
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
11:10 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops30h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,153
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Sun 12/27
8:50 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops53h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,189
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,214
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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 September.
| 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 Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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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 87 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 $1,429). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,125). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,493 and $1,858 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,239 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 23-Mar 9).
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 September 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andTurkish 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
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.4
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SFO - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,956 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$877 | Average$1,349 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$977 | Average$1,926 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,149 | Average$1,393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,310 | Average$1,753 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,380 | Average$1,593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,510 | Average$1,643 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,651 | Average$2,098 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |