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

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

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, KLM and Turkish Airlines 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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 7 as of January 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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21:30 - 19:19

CPT

SFO

30h 49m

1 stop

6:00 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

R14 570Virgin Atlantic

พฤ., มี.ค. 12 - จ., มี.ค. 23

20:50 - 17:31

CPT

SFO

29h 41m

2 stops

6:45 - 15:05

SFO

CPT

23h 20m

2 stops

R15 278United Airlines

พฤ., มี.ค. 12 - จ., มี.ค. 23

20:25 - 15:45

CPT

SFO

28h 20m

1 stop

8:55 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

27h 30m

2 stops

R15 703Delta

จ., เม.ย. 20 - จ., มิ.ย. 1

20:25 - 17:27

CPT

SFO

30h 02m

2 stops

7:00 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

29h 25m

2 stops

R15 781Delta

จ., เม.ย. 20 - จ., มิ.ย. 1

7:55 - 14:25

CPT

SFO

39h 30m

1 stop

22:35 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

35h 40m

1 stop

R16 017Delta

อา., มี.ค. 15 - อา., มี.ค. 22

7:55 - 14:25

CPT

SFO

39h 30m

1 stop

7:00 - 21:55

SFO

CPT

29h 55m

2 stops

R16 080Delta

อา., มี.ค. 15 - อา., มี.ค. 22

7:55 - 12:50

CPT

SFO

37h 55m

2 stops

9:15 - 21:55

SFO

CPT

27h 40m

2 stops

R16 474Multiple Airlines

อา., มี.ค. 15 - อา., มี.ค. 22

17:15 - 17:45

CPT

SFO

33h 30m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:50

SFO

CPT

31h 00m

1 stop

R17 072Turkish Airlines

อา., มี.ค. 15 - อา., มี.ค. 22

14:25 - 0:20

CPT

SFO

42h 55m

3 stops

16:05 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

60h 30m

3 stops

R19 998Multiple Airlines

อา., มี.ค. 15 - อา., มี.ค. 22

22:10 - 15:00

CPT

SFO

26h 50m

1 stop

22:35 - 12:10

SFO

CPT

27h 35m

2 stops

R20 690British Airways

พฤ., ก.พ. 19 - จ., ก.พ. 23

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic

Feb 2

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

Feb 19

SFO8:00San Francisco

25h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R14 444

Virgin Atlantic

Mar 12

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

30h 49m

1 stop

SFO19:19San Francisco

Mar 23

SFO6:00San Francisco

28h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R14 570

Virgin Atlantic

Feb 2

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

SFO20:25San Francisco

Feb 19

SFO11:47San Francisco

21h 28m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R14 711

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Feb 2

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 22m

2 stops

SFO15:12San Francisco

Feb 19

SFO5:00San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R15 168

United Airlines

Mar 12

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

29h 41m

2 stops

SFO17:31San Francisco

Mar 23

SFO6:45San Francisco

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT15:05Cape Town Intl

R15 278

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CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

พฤ. 12/3

21:30-19:19

1 stop30h 49m

San Francisco

จ. 23/3

6:00-19:15

1 stop28h 15m

R14 570

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

พฤ. 12/3

20:50-17:31

2 stops29h 41m

San Francisco

จ. 23/3

6:45-15:05

2 stops23h 20m

R15 278

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

จ. 20/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

จ. 1/6

8:55-21:25

2 stops27h 30m

R15 703

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

จ. 20/4

20:25-17:27

2 stops30h 02m

San Francisco

จ. 1/6

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R15 781

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

อา. 15/3

7:55-14:25

1 stop39h 30m

San Francisco

อา. 22/3

22:35-19:15

1 stop35h 40m

R16 017

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

อา. 15/3

7:55-14:25

1 stop39h 30m

San Francisco

อา. 22/3

7:00-21:55

2 stops29h 55m

R16 080

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

อา. 15/3

7:55-12:50

2 stops37h 55m

San Francisco

อา. 22/3

9:15-21:55

2 stops27h 40m

R16 474

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

อา. 15/3

17:15-17:45

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

อา. 22/3

19:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

R17 072

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

อา. 15/3

14:25-0:20

3 stops42h 55m

San Francisco

อา. 22/3

16:05-13:35

3 stops60h 30m

R19 998

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

พฤ. 19/2

22:10-15:00

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

จ. 23/2

22:35-12:10

2 stops27h 35m

R20 690

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

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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 R15 419.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 R18 122 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 R14 601 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 56% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to San Francisco flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% cheaper 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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Fastest flight time	27h 50m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 27h 50m

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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How far is Cape Town Intl to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco will travel around 16475,6 km. 27h 50m 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 7 as of January 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 (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are KLM (14%), Turkish Airlines (14%), and Virgin Atlantic (13%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 536	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 217 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 443 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 206 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 506	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 640	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 705 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 509	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 490 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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