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$710+ 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(SWISS)

One-way from

$710
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,102
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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 May 1, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 10mSWISS
Sat 5/247:30 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$959
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:05 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Thu 5/226:05 amSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/251:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$984
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2010:00 amSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$992
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mAir France
Wed 5/218:25 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/30$997
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/196:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,037
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 5/254:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,160
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1511:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 01mKLM
Fri 5/231:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops35h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,164
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops37h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 5/169:00 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops55h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Fri 5/231:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,375
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/122:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops34h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/209:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,531
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:25 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Fri 5/235:05 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,571

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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

7:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$959

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

8:05 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

7:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

1:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 10m

$984

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$992

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:25 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$997

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,037

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

4:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 40m

$1,160

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

11:15 pm-12:16 am

2 stops34h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

1:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops35h 00m

$1,164

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops37h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops55h 45m

$1,291

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

2:15 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

1:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 10m

$1,375

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 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 $276). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 $959. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $972, and United Airlines, from $984. SWISS 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 ($710), Kenya Airways ($944), and Singapore Airlines ($1,273).

  • 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 $276). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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

Discover the top 3 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$940Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,085Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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