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Cheapest return fare
R15 747
Typical prices: R26 288-R31 639
Delta
Mon 9/11Mon 30/11
SFO - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 524
Typical prices: R16 182-R30 269
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/10
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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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:00 - 18:35SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 12:39CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 747Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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13:45 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:40 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R15 940KLM
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:29 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:40 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 005KLM
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28
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9:30 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:00 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
45h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 021KLM
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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9:30 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 20:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
30h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
R16 166KLM
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:38 - 22:40SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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8:30 - 12:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
38h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R16 231Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
Delta Logo
8:00 - 17:50SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:05 - 19:58CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 553Delta
Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 8
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23:59 - 18:35SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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20:50 - 18:48CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 634Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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13:45 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 746KLM
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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10:29 - 21:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 11:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 811KLM
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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?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from San Francisco usually cost between R25 958 and R32 356 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 747 on Delta (Nov 9–Nov 30).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost R20 518 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R34 250 and R33 944 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R12 524
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town was R12 524 for a one-way ticket and R15 747 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.

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