$602+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoExplore 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 February 16, 2026.
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 February 16, 2026.
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/89:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 3/228:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 2/198:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 3/46:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$962
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/38:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:35 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$971
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/252:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:00 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/252:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$997
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 03m
SAUDIA
Wed 4/152:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/15![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,005
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/187:55 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop39h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 3/286:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/88:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 3/2210:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,028
Best flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/38:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:35 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$971
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 10m
Delta
Tue 3/249:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$991
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops33h 23m
Delta
Wed 3/256:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$991
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:00 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/252:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:00 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$1,002
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/318:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 35m
Delta
Tue 4/75:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$1,039
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 4/28:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Delta
Fri 4/174:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/15![Delta logo]()
$1,041
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 4/28:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 03m
Delta
Thu 4/96:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/15![Delta logo]()
$1,043
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated February 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated February 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 2/198:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops27h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 3/45:10 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops26h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$962
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/38:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:35 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13![United Airlines logo]()
$971
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/89:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 3/228:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/88:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 3/2210:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:00 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/252:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:00 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/178:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 3/286:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/252:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 10m
Delta
Tue 3/249:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$991
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3111:45 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Tue 4/711:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/14![KLM logo]()
$1,036
One-way flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 5/134:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$602
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/94:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$606
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/185:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$646
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/162:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/177:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops57h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$707
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/139:55 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$711
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/247:20 am
CPT
- SFO
3 stops44h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$718
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 3/189:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$721
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/156:55 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops57h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$722
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 February 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $901 (Billigflug) |
One-way from | $602 (oojo) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $963 |
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 February 16, 2026.
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
Tue 3/3
8:50 pm-11:30 am
1 stop24h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
10:35 am-4:55 pm
1 stop21h 20m
$971
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/18
8:50 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops35h 10m
San Francisco
Tue 3/24
9:35 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops36h 40m
$991
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/18
8:50 pm-9:13 pm
2 stops33h 23m
San Francisco
Wed 3/25
6:00 am-7:15 pm
1 stop28h 15m
$991
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/17
8:00 am-12:50 pm
1 stop37h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 3/25
2:20 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop19h 55m
$997
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/17
8:00 am-12:50 pm
1 stop37h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 3/24
10:35 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop35h 40m
$1,002
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/31
8:25 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops35h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 4/7
5:55 pm-7:05 am
1 stop28h 10m
$1,039
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/2
8:25 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops32h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 4/17
4:40 pm-7:05 am
2 stops29h 25m
$1,041
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/2
8:25 pm-5:28 pm
2 stops30h 03m
San Francisco
Thu 4/9
6:00 am-5:50 pm
1 stop26h 50m
$1,043
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/13
4:35 pm-10:50 am
1 stop27h 15m
$602
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/9
4:35 pm-10:50 am
1 stop27h 15m
$606
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
CPT-SFO
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $924). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $990). 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?
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 February 16, 2026.
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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
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