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

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

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM 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 50% 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 March 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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20:05 - 20:24

CPT

SFO

33h 19m

1 stop

6:00 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

26h 50m

1 stop

R14 669Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2

20:00 - 18:38

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31h 38m

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0:45 - 15:20

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CPT

29h 35m

2 stops

R15 322United Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, May 1

20:25 - 20:24

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SFO

32h 59m

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14:00 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

42h 50m

1 stop

R15 609Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

20:25 - 15:45

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SFO

28h 20m

1 stop

22:30 - 21:25

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CPT

37h 55m

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R15 816Delta

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

20:25 - 21:23

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SFO

33h 58m

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22:55 - 21:25

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37h 30m

2 stops

R15 911Delta

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

20:50 - 15:40

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27h 50m

1 stop

21:35 - 17:50

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35h 15m

1 stop

R16 516Delta

Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 3

20:25 - 20:59

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33h 34m

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17:55 - 7:05

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CPT

28h 10m

1 stop

R16 532Delta

Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

20:25 - 0:07

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36h 42m

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21:35 - 17:50

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35h 15m

1 stop

R16 564Delta

Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

20:50 - 18:19

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SFO

30h 29m

2 stops

0:10 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

36h 15m

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R16 660Delta

Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 2

20:25 - 0:07

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SFO

36h 42m

2 stops

13:45 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

22h 40m

1 stop

R16 708Delta

Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Kenya Airways

Apr 14

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

37h 34m

3 stops

SFO18:59San Francisco

Apr 21

SFO22:55San Francisco

53h 40m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R17 408

Kenya Airways

Mar 24

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO15:40San Francisco

Apr 2

SFO13:45San Francisco

22h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R17 679

Kenya Airways

Apr 14

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

44h 39m

2 stops

SFO18:59San Francisco

Apr 21

SFO16:00San Francisco

60h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R17 791

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Apr 19

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

31h 38m

2 stops

SFO18:38San Francisco

May 1

SFO0:45San Francisco

29h 35m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R15 322

United Airlines

Mar 22

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

44h 05m

1 stop

SFO20:35San Francisco

Apr 3

SFO23:20San Francisco

31h 00m

1 stop

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

R19 638

United Airlines

May 1

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SFO12:30San Francisco

May 22

SFO13:55San Francisco

34h 35m

1 stop

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

R19 702

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20:00-18:38

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R15 322

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CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

20:25-20:24

2 stops32h 59m

San Francisco

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14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

R15 609

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CPTSFO

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20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

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22:30-21:25

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R15 816

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20:25-21:23

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20:50-15:40

1 stop27h 50m

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21:35-17:50

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R16 516

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20:25-20:59

2 stops33h 34m

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17:55-7:05

1 stop28h 10m

R16 532

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

20:25-0:07

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R16 564

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Tue 24/3

20:50-18:19

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

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2 stops36h 15m

R16 660

Cape TownSan Francisco

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CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

20:25-0:07

2 stops36h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 708

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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 481.

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 186 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 453 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 28% 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 March 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 3% 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 15m
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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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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 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?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport is 7 as of March 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 (41% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Virgin Atlantic (15%), KLM (13%), and Turkish Airlines (13%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 734	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 375 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 461 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 241 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 857	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 775 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 736	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 536 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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