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 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 088.

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.

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

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

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 September 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.

R10 982 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2026/27

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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

R15 185Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

21:00 - 19:24CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

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

26h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 267Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

20:05 - 22:59CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:55 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 717Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:05 - 17:02CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:55 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 717Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 11:22CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21:15 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m1 stop Newark

R16 749United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 13:12CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

5:00 - 16:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 749United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24

7:40 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 749KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

7:40 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 782KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

19:30 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:55 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 014Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

19:30 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:55 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 008Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

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20:05 - 19:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:28 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 37m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 332Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:40 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 332Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:00 - 14:49CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

R16 766United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

14:25 - 18:17CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

22:25 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R24 945Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

7:20 - 18:17CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

43h 57m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:24 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

63h 11m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R24 945Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:00 - 14:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R29 295Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Dec 19

9:55 - 15:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Frankfurt am Main

19:25 - 10:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Zurich

R55 381Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Dec 19

18:50 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

16:01 - 10:20SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

56h 19m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R58 248British Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Dec 19

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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

SFO13:35San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

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SFO13:35San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

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CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R20 008

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Oct 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

56h 45m

3 stops

SFO13:35San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO7:27San Francisco

41h 48m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R22 778

KLM flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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KLM

Oct 14

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

30h 03m

2 stops

SFO20:18San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO13:45San Francisco

35h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

R16 831

KLM

Oct 14

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

29h 51m

2 stops

SFO20:06San Francisco

Oct 20

SFO13:45San Francisco

35h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

R16 863

KLM

Nov 8

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 07m

1 stop

SFO18:57San Francisco

Nov 15

SFO6:00San Francisco

26h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 978

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20:00-13:12

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R16 749

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Cape Town Intl

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San Francisco

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2 stops37h 55m

R16 749

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

7:40-11:45

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San Francisco

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2 stops37h 55m

R16 782

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R19 014

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R20 008

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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 424 to R19 536.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 332.

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 886.

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 725 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 994 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 23% 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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Best price found	R10 982
Fastest flight time	29h 57m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 982. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 185.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 29h 57m

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. 29h 57m 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 September 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 (13%), Virgin Atlantic (12%), and KLM (11%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 073	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 668	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 233 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 044	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 597 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 394	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 664 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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