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R12 485 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R20 384
Typical prices: R23 999-R29 882
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/10Tue 3/11
SFO - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 485
Typical prices: R16 524-R30 241
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/9
SFO - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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April
Cheapest • 26% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3
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20:45 - 22:05
SFO
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CPT
40h 20m
2 stops
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14:25 - 13:38
CPT
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SFO
33h 13m
3 stops
R20 384Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
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22:55 - 22:05
SFO
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CPT
37h 10m
2 stops
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14:25 - 13:38
CPT
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SFO
33h 13m
3 stops
R20 449Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
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22:35 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
54h 00m
3 stops
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14:25 - 21:28
CPT
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SFO
40h 03m
3 stops
R20 580Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 16
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23:50 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
52h 45m
3 stops
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14:25 - 21:39
CPT
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SFO
41h 14m
3 stops
R20 629Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28
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20:25 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
56h 10m
3 stops
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14:25 - 21:28
CPT
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SFO
40h 03m
3 stops
R20 694Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20
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20:25 - 6:00
SFO
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CPT
48h 35m
2 stops
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14:25 - 9:10
CPT
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SFO
51h 45m
3 stops
R20 743Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
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22:45 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
52h 50m
3 stops
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14:25 - 9:30
CPT
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SFO
53h 05m
3 stops
R20 792Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
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22:45 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
52h 50m
3 stops
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14:25 - 9:30
CPT
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SFO
53h 05m
3 stops
R20 841Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20
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20:25 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
56h 10m
3 stops
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14:25 - 9:10
CPT
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SFO
51h 45m
3 stops
R20 939Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
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21:00 - 13:35
SFO
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CPT
54h 35m
3 stops
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14:25 - 19:35
CPT
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SFO
39h 10m
3 stops
R21 053Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town departing in October.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, 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 San Francisco to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost R20 775 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R34 370 and R33 799 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, 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 San Francisco to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR12 485
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town

  • Is it necessary for me to obtain a visa before my flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    For those travelers that are taking a vacation in Cape Town, there is no need to get a visa to travel to this country so long as you're not going to stay there for more than 90 days. Do you check to make sure that your passport is valid for at least 30 days beyond your date of arrival in South Africa.

  • What are some good transportation choices to get from the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) into Cape Town?

    There is a bus Line A01 operated by My Citi that can take you from the airport to the downtown area in about 30 minutes. If you prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect to travel for about 17min.

  • Does the Cape Town International Airport offer any shower facilities to help get cleaned up after a long flight from San Francisco?

    There are showers available in the Bidvest Lounge location that you will find on the third level of the International Terminal on the Airside.

  • What type of hotel choices are available at the Cape Town International Airport they have a location close to the terminal buildings?

    There are two hotels that have a location either right at the airport or just a short walk from the terminal buildings. The Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport sits right on the airport grounds and is a short walk from the terminal buildings. The Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is about 1300 feet from the terminal and when passengers want to get to this hotel without walking, there is a free airport shuttle.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town was R12 485 for a one-way ticket and R20 384 for a return.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

  • One of the most convenient ways to get from the downtown San Francisco area to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before a flight that does not involve driving your car is to take the Yellow or Red Line BART train that makes the trip from Civic Center in downtown San Francisco to the airport in around 30min.
  • If someone plans on dropping you off at San Francisco International Airport before a flight, a very convenient option is to do so at the Kiss and Fly drop-off point that sits right at the rental car center adjacent to the airport property. Once drivers and passengers have said get their goodbyes, travelers can ride aboard the Blue Line AirTrain to all of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • Passengers that plan on driving their own car to the San Francisco International Airport should consider booking their parking online with ParkRight@SFO. Some of the advantages of using the service are that you can book your parking up to you 2 hours before your arrival time, you can choose any parking area on the airport property, plus you get sent a QR code that means contactless entry and exit from the parking lots.
  • If you plan on taking a service animal for a pet with you from the San Francisco International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers seven different pet relief areas with two outdoor locations marked with painted paw prints to show travelers where these pet relief areas sit.
  • If you are going to ride your bicycle to the San Francisco International Airport before a flight, you can do so for up to 14 days. Passengers will find bike lock-up locations outside the International Terminal, the Westfield Garage, the Rental Car Center, and at the valet parking location in the Domestic Garage on Level Four.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Cape Town (CPT)