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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R9 748

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 10/7. 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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United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:30
CPT
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SFO
24h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 16:55
SFO
-
CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R15 101United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
20:25 - 15:45
CPT
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SFO
28h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:55 - 7:05
SFO
-
CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
R15 724Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
20:25 - 22:36
CPT
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SFO
35h 11m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:10 - 7:05
SFO
-
CPT
32h 55m
2 stops
R15 820Delta
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 10:50
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50
SFO
-
CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
R16 124Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
20:25 - 23:57
CPT
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SFO
36h 32m
2 stops
Delta Logo
22:55 - 17:50
SFO
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CPT
33h 55m
2 stops
R16 667Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 17
Delta Logo
23:45 - 18:00
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:06 - 17:50
SFO
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CPT
20h 44m
1 stop
R16 779Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
20:25 - 23:57
CPT
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SFO
36h 32m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:45 - 21:25
SFO
-
CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
R16 811Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
23:45 - 18:00
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
23:39 - 17:50
SFO
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CPT
33h 11m
1 stop
R16 859Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 17
Delta Logo
23:45 - 18:00
CPT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:45 - 21:25
SFO
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CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
R16 907Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 13:40
CPT
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:00 - 17:25
SFO
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CPT
40h 25m
1 stop
R17 034Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Apr 1
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
SFO15:45San Francisco
Apr 13
SFO17:55San Francisco
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT7:05Cape Town Intl
R15 724
Delta
Apr 2
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
35h 11m
2 stops
SFO22:36San Francisco
Apr 14
SFO13:10San Francisco
32h 55m
2 stops
CPT7:05Cape Town Intl
R15 820
Delta
Mar 30
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
36h 32m
2 stops
SFO23:57San Francisco
Apr 17
SFO22:55San Francisco
33h 55m
2 stops
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 667

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 2
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:50San Francisco
Apr 14
SFO18:45San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R16 124
Turkish Airlines
Apr 5
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:50San Francisco
Apr 15
SFO18:45San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R17 098
Turkish Airlines
Mar 30
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:50San Francisco
Apr 14
SFO18:45San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R17 178

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Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-11:30

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:35-16:55

1 stop21h 20m

R15 101

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

17:55-7:05

1 stop28h 10m

R15 724

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

20:25-22:36

2 stops35h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:10-7:05

2 stops32h 55m

R15 820

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

16:35-10:50

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R16 124

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

20:25-23:57

2 stops36h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

22:55-17:50

2 stops33h 55m

R16 667

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

12:06-17:50

1 stop20h 44m

R16 779

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

20:25-23:57

2 stops36h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 811

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

23:39-17:50

1 stop33h 11m

R16 859

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 907

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-13:40

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 26/3

16:00-17:25

1 stop40h 25m

R17 034

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 580.

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 390 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 829 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 February 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 6% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 24h 40m
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. 24h 40m 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 782Free CancellationRating
7,5
678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 833Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 235 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 416Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 448 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 861Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 210 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 779Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 915Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 714 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 797Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 501 reviews
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