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$663+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or February, booked 2 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$977
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$663
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,327
From Cape Town Intl to San Francisco
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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 7/258:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/218:26 amSFO - CPT
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 7/1211:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 19mDelta
Fri 8/2210:59 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/1$992
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop24h 39mLufthansa
Fri 7/2512:20 amSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$1,009
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/164:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/236:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,110
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/164:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/236:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,264
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 11/242:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,269
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 11/2010:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops30h 41mBritish Airways
Mon 11/245:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:45 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops36h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2412:51 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops33h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,323
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/302:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 8/64:00 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops60h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,402
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:40 amCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/249:40 amSFO - CPT
2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,412

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 July 3, 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

Fri 7/25

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

8:26 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$977

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

11:15 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops29h 56m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

10:31 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,001

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,110

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/16

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

6:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,264

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

12:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

2:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

$1,269

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

10:00 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops30h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,299

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

6:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

12:51 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 09m

$1,323

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/30

2:35 pm-1:35 am

3 stops44h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

4:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops60h 00m

$1,402

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

$1,412

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

1:50 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

11:20 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,682

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

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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 June 27, 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 2 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 $360). 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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,588 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $977. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,001, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,110. United Airlines is 14% 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 Qatar Airways ($663), Singapore Airlines ($725), and Turkish Airlines ($770).

  • 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 $360). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$940Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,133Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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