Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 25h 30m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R19 288.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 71% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 11m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport is 6 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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21:00 - 20:01CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 01m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

8:00 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 492Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 31

8:30 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

14:30 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 711Air France

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

8:30 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

15:10 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 711Air France

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

20:50 - 18:54CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 04m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

21:40 - 7:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R18 637United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

20:50 - 13:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 - 7:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R18 637United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

20:00 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 11:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 218Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

12:35 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 17:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R24 317Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

20:50 - 10:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R24 564Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 31

18:30 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R31 841Emirates

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

21:00 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R38 509Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 27

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Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Delta

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 16m

1 stop

SFO20:06San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO11:51San Francisco

20h 44m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 036

Delta

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 16m

1 stop

SFO20:06San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO11:51San Francisco

20h 44m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 069

Delta

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 09m

1 stop

SFO15:59San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO23:59San Francisco

36h 41m

2 stops

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

R17 073

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 45m

2 stops

SFO14:35San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO6:16San Francisco

23h 54m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R17 468

United Airlines

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 12m

2 stops

SFO15:02San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO5:00San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R17 484

United Airlines

Dec 2

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

SFO13:15San Francisco

Dec 9

SFO10:25San Francisco

35h 15m

2 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

R18 637

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21:00-20:01

2 stops33h 01m

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Thu 31/12

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8:30-14:50

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2 stops26h 25m

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:00-13:35

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

15:40-11:35

1 stop33h 55m

R24 218

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

12:35-13:30

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

13:50-17:25

2 stops41h 35m

R24 317

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

20:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 31/12

6:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

R24 564

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

18:30-13:35

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

15:40-18:00

1 stop40h 20m

R31 841

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

21:00-14:50

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 27/2

6:00-18:35

1 stop26h 35m

R38 509

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 768 to R23 625.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 492.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San Francisco during January average around R16 052.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R20 903 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Cape Town for as low as R17 172 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R9 006
Fastest flight time	26h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 006. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 492.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 26h 45m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

How far is Cape Town Intl to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco will travel around 16474,6 km. 26h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport is 6 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cape Town to San Francisco is United Airlines (50% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (14%), Virgin Atlantic (12%), and KLM (11%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 847	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 417 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 864	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 590 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 669 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 597	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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