SFO - CPT

R12 599 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town departing on 21/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Cape Town.
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Cheapest return fare
R18 614
Overall average: R20 642
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/3Tue 10/3
SFO - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 599
Typical prices: R12 365-R19 720
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/5
SFO - CPT • 2 stops
Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from R18 916 (return)
British Airways
Best reviews • 6,7 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 22% 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, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:45
CPT
-
SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R18 614Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Apr 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 16:45
CPT
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SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R18 765Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
36h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45
CPT
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SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R18 916Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:45
CPT
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SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R19 016Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:40
CPT
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SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R19 117Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45
CPT
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SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R19 234Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 10:50
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m1 stop
R19 318Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 13:40
SFO
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CPT
55h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 21:13
CPT
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SFO
39h 53m2 stops
R19 385Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 13:45
SFO
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CPT
56h 10m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 21:13
CPT
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SFO
39h 43m3 stops
R19 402Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Kenya Airways Logo
22:45 - 22:10
SFO
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CPT
38h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 14:35
CPT
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SFO
33h 05m3 stops
R19 486Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 March, where tickets cost R20 642 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 750 and R31 331 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR12 599
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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 599 for a one-way ticket and R18 614 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.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Cape Town.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6,7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7595 reviews
6,4Food
6,7Comfort
6,9Boarding
6,4Entertainment
7,6Crew
Airline reviews

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - LHR
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Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Cape Town (CPT)