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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R9 958

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco departing on 28/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:59
CPT
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SFO
31h 44m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:00 - 21:25
SFO
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CPT
29h 25m
2 stops
R16 950KLM
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Aug 31
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23:15 - 20:06
CPT
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SFO
29h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 5:50
SFO
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CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
R16 982Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Nov 23
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23:15 - 11:45
CPT
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SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
7:00 - 21:25
SFO
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CPT
29h 25m
2 stops
R17 390KLM
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Aug 31
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23:15 - 21:29
CPT
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SFO
31h 14m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 18:35
SFO
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CPT
35h 05m
1 stop
R17 683Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
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23:15 - 23:54
CPT
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SFO
33h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 - 17:50
SFO
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CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
R17 716Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 31
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23:15 - 20:06
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SFO
29h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 5:50
SFO
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CPT
30h 00m
2 stops
R17 797Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Nov 23
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23:15 - 11:45
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SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:25
SFO
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CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
R17 911KLM
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Aug 31
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23:15 - 11:45
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SFO
45h 30m
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KLM Logo
15:40 - 5:50
SFO
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28h 10m
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R18 090KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
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23:15 - 11:45
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SFO
45h 30m
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15:40 - 5:50
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R18 107KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
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23:15 - 11:45
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SFO
45h 30m
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15:40 - 5:50
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28h 10m
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R18 188KLM
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Nov 23

KLM flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
KLM
Jul 7
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
31h 44m
2 stops
SFO21:59San Francisco
Aug 31
SFO7:00San Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R16 950
KLM
Jul 7
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
Aug 31
SFO7:00San Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 390
KLM
Jul 7
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
Aug 31
SFO13:45San Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 911

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Jun 5
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
Sept 18
SFO23:35San Francisco
33h 15m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 624
Delta
Jun 5
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
33h 59m
1 stop
SFO21:04San Francisco
Sept 18
SFO22:10San Francisco
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 656
Delta
Jun 7
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
33h 51m
2 stops
SFO0:06San Francisco
Jun 22
SFO6:00San Francisco
26h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R17 683

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-21:59

2 stops31h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R16 950
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-20:06

2 stops29h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 982

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R17 390

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-21:29

2 stops31h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

21:30-18:35

1 stop35h 05m

R17 683

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-23:54

2 stops33h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R17 716

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-20:06

2 stops29h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

13:50-5:50

2 stops30h 00m

R17 797

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R17 911

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 090

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 107

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 188

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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?

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 841.

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 747 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 R16 705 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% 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 June 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 38% 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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Cheap Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

27h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 27h 15m
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. 27h 15m 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?

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Price
Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 077Free CancellationRating
7,5
689 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 546Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 774 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 722Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 524 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 427Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 408 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 970Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 419Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 026 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 989Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 581 reviews
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