$560+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Round-trip
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/268:50 pm -
1 stop32h 07m
Thu 12/34:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 10/26![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$909
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/262:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Thu 12/39:35 pm -
3 stops54h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,752
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/148:00 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 12/213:40 pm -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 10/30![Emirates logo]()
$1,913
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/106:30 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Thu 12/173:40 pm -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 10/26![Emirates logo]()
$1,967
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/136:30 pm -
1 stop29h 05m
Sun 12/203:40 pm -
1 stop40h 20m
Deal found 10/29![Emirates logo]()
$2,081
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/135:15 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Sun 12/204:11 pm -
3 stops35h 59m
Deal found 10/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,087
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/148:30 am -
1 stop38h 25m
Mon 12/2110:05 am -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 10/30![KLM logo]()
$2,096
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/142:30 pm -
3 stops39h 49m
Mon 12/2110:26 am -
2 stops49h 39m
Deal found 10/30![Kenya Airways logo]()
$2,124
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/143:20 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Mon 12/212:20 pm -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 10/30![SWISS logo]()
$2,142
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/268:50 pm -
1 stop34h 59m
Thu 12/36:35 pm -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 10/26![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/17:50 pm -
2 stops29h 32m
Sat 4/1711:55 pm -
1 stop32h 15m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,044
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/286:50 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Sun 5/26:40 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 10/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,169
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/12:25 pm -
3 stops33h 45m
Sat 4/1710:45 pm -
2 stops46h 15m
Deal found 10/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,389
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 4/2811:30 pm -
2 stops48h 40m
Sun 5/210:45 pm -
3 stops53h 50m
Deal found 10/26![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,460
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/268:50 pm -
1 stop32h 07m
Thu 12/34:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 10/26![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$909
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/262:25 pm -
3 stops32h 14m
Thu 12/39:35 pm -
3 stops54h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,752
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/105:15 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$560
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/15:15 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$569
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:15 pm -
2 stops32h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$597
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/15:15 pm -
3 stops35h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$640
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/87:25 pm -
1 stop28h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$650
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/83:20 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$695
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1312:35 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$705
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:50 pm -
3 stops34h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$732
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 October 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $909 (SmartFares) |
One-way from | $560 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,021 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/19
5:15 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop33h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$560
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/1
5:15 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop33h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$569
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/26
8:50 pm-9:49 pm
1 stop34h 59m
San Francisco
Thu 12/3
6:35 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops31h 30m
$923
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 1/16
9:00 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop27h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$963
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/11
12:30 am-10:40 am
2 stops44h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$974
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/1
7:50 pm-4:22 pm
2 stops29h 32m
San Francisco
Sat 4/17
11:55 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop32h 15m
$1,044
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/11
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
3 stops59h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,053
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 1/9
3:30 pm-3:35 pm
3 stops58h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,161
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/28
6:50 pm-4:50 pm
1 stop31h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 5/2
6:40 pm-11:00 am
1 stop31h 20m
$1,169
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/22
10:40 am-6:35 pm
2 stops41h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,299
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 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.
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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 51 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 $964). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,263). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,035 and $1,481 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $909 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 26-Dec 3).
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 October 30, 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.
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$945 | Average$1,038 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$975 | Average$1,246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |