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$655+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 11/58:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 11/2910:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$986
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 11/58:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 11/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/218:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2811:59 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$990
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 11/58:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 11/266:35 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$993
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 11/88:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop26h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 11/289:40 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 11/58:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 11/309:40 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,005
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 11/88:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 46m
British Airways
Sat 11/283:30 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,049
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 11/88:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 12/19:40 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,067
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 5/101:40 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,086
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/38:05 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop35h 27m
Delta
Sun 5/106:15 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$1,102

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$990
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$655
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,275
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$990
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

7:50 pm-9:59 am

1 stop23h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

9:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,232

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

5:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,415

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

8:25 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops33h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,416

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/22

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

5:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop40h 00m

$1,465

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

5:05 pm-11:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,654
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

7:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$879

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/23

11:15 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$927

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/4

1:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$937

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-1:17 am

1 stop38h 17m

$966

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Deals found on 3/21

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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 Cape Town to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Cape Town-San Francisco 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 Cape Town to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $927). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $986). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United 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
8,319 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San Francisco. 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to San Francisco can take about 31h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $990. 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 $954. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. United Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to San Francisco are Turkish Airlines ($378), Qatar Airways ($607), and Emirates ($763).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $927). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $986). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$970Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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