Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 55m.

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

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

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 61% 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.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average return price of R17 017.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 63% 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 Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 23h 54m.

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 November 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.

R9 466 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2026/27

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21:00 - 22:43CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 43m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 571Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

20:50 - 14:43CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:54 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 087Delta

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 27

20:50 - 10:44CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:53 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 087Delta

Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 29

21:00 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

14:05 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 120Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:30 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:10 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 486Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 28

0:30 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 22:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 503KLM

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

0:30 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:21 - 22:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 19m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 503KLM

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

0:30 - 21:32CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 02m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

15:10 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 569Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28

19:10 - 12:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:45 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R22 941United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 29

20:50 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:59 - 7:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R25 336United Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 20

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

35h 43m

2 stops

SFO22:43San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO6:05San Francisco

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R15 571

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 20

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO14:50San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO14:05San Francisco

42h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 120

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 17

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

32h 08m

1 stop

SFO18:58San Francisco

Dec 24

SFO11:59San Francisco

20h 36m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R24 638

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets

Delta

Jan 21

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 53m

2 stops

SFO14:43San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO11:54San Francisco

20h 41m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 087

Delta

Jan 17

CPT7:30Cape Town Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

SFO11:45San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO8:00San Francisco

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 035

Delta

Jan 17

CPT7:30Cape Town Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

SFO11:45San Francisco

Jan 26

SFO23:53San Francisco

32h 42m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 135

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Wed 20/1

21:00-22:43

2 stops35h 43m

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Wed 27/1

6:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

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20:50-14:43

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1 stop20h 41m

R16 087

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1 stop23h 54m

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21:00-14:50

1 stop27h 50m

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1 stop42h 30m

R16 120

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Wed 20/1

7:30-11:45

1 stop38h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 28/1

15:10-6:25

1 stop29h 15m

R16 486

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:30-11:45

1 stop45h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

13:50-22:40

1 stop22h 50m

R16 503

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:30-11:45

1 stop45h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

10:21-22:40

2 stops26h 19m

R16 503

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:30-21:32

2 stops31h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 28/1

15:10-6:25

1 stop29h 15m

R16 569

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

19:10-12:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 29/1

14:45-10:35

1 stop33h 50m

R22 941

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-17:55

2 stops31h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 13/12

13:59-7:40

2 stops31h 41m

R25 336

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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 R17 218 to R24 638.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 571.

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 R16 220.

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 R21 157 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 R17 351 on momondo.

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

As of November 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 10% more expensive 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	R9 466
Fastest flight time	30h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 466. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 571.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 30h 00m

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. 30h 00m 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 November 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 (52% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (13%), Virgin Atlantic (11%), and KLM (9%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 458 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 382	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 697 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 686	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 801	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 684 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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