How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

A quick flight from Cape Town to San Francisco can take about 26h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $965. The distance from Cape Town to San Francisco is about 10244 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip from $856. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $970, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,108. United Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Consider United Airlines, Delta or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to San Francisco.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:59 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$970

Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/54:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/19

$994

Tue 12/22:25 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:05 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$1,270

Wed 12/178:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2410:35 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,370

Tue 12/29:30 amCPT - SFO

2 stops41h 00mSWISS

Mon 1/57:25 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop26h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/18

$1,637

Wed 12/171:40 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 10mEmirates

Wed 12/243:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop34h 00mEmirates

Deal found 11/19

$2,005

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Thu 4/27:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop24h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/812:45 amSFO - CPT

2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$965

Mon 1/269:30 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops27h 38mDelta

Sun 2/15:55 amSFO - CPT

2 stops27h 20mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$980

Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/54:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/19

$994

Wed 1/285:15 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/26:50 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,129

Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:59 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$970

Sun 1/259:30 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops27h 38mDelta

Fri 1/3011:20 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops33h 55mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$992

Mon 1/268:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/28:25 amSFO - CPT

1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$970

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Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:59 pmSFO - CPT

2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$970

Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/54:30 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/19

$994

Tue 12/22:25 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:05 pmSFO - CPT

3 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$1,270

Tue 12/29:30 amCPT - SFO

2 stops41h 00mSWISS

Mon 1/57:25 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop26h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/18

$1,637

Wed 12/178:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2410:35 amSFO - CPT

2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,370

Wed 12/171:40 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop33h 10mEmirates

Wed 12/243:40 pmSFO - CPT

1 stop34h 00mEmirates

Deal found 11/19

$2,005

One-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
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Sun 1/116:25 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,056

Sun 1/1112:35 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/19

$1,080

Sat 1/103:30 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops55h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,201

Fri 1/912:35 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/19

$1,249

Sat 1/106:55 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops31h 41mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/19

$1,264

Tue 1/68:50 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops34h 52mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$1,268

Tue 1/66:15 amCPT - SFO

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,272

Thu 1/83:25 pmCPT - SFO

3 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,277

Wed 1/77:35 pmCPT - SFO

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,305

Thu 1/811:10 pmCPT - SFO

1 stop25h 30mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$1,355

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$965 (United Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,079

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

7:50 pm-11:19 am

1 stop24h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$965

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/2

8:50 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$970

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$970

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops27h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$980

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops27h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

11:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$992

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/2

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

4:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$994

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,129

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,080

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/10

3:30 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops55h 08m

$1,201

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/6

8:50 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$1,268

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 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 Cape Town-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $835). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SFO?

When flying from Cape Town to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Cape Town to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,022 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
A quick flight from Cape Town to San Francisco can take about 26h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $965. The distance from Cape Town to San Francisco is about 10244 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip from $856. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $970, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,108. United Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $835). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$856	Average$1,065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$970	Average$1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,108	Average$1,515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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