CPT - SFO

R10 795 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R14 405
Overall average: R16 308
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 2/2Thu 19/2
CPT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 795
Typical prices: R12 813-R14 766
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/4
CPT - SFO • 1 stop
Top airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from R14 405 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 17:43
CPT
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SFO
30h 13m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 - 19:15
SFO
-
CPT
25h 15m
1 stop
R14 405Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:36
CPT
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SFO
30h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 16:10
SFO
-
CPT
21h 45m
1 stop
R15 586United Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6
Delta Logo
7:55 - 12:50
CPT
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SFO
37h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 - 17:50
SFO
-
CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
R16 390Delta
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6
KLM Logo
7:55 - 18:00
CPT
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SFO
43h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
17:55 - 5:50
SFO
-
CPT
26h 55m
2 stops
R16 488KLM
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 19:00
CPT
-
SFO
60h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
19:15 - 12:40
SFO
-
CPT
32h 25m
2 stops
R18 359Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 15:35
CPT
-
SFO
35h 00m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:20 - 14:35
SFO
-
CPT
29h 15m
2 stops
R22 739Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
R25 052Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
R25 528Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
R25 544Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:40
CPT
-
SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 11:50
SFO
-
CPT
37h 55m
1 stop
R26 151Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost R16 209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 558 and R21 837 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR10 795
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco was R10 795 for a one-way ticket and R14 405 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, United Airlines or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco are United Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of R20 391 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 983 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

 
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7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1441 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,1Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
8,4Crew
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4,0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

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