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.

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 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 R18 981.

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 airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways 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 August 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 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 634Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

20:05 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 104Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

20:05 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:30 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 153Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

20:00 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21:30 - 15:20SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 704United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

20:00 - 17:42CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

22:42 - 15:20SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 704United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

23:15 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 817Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

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

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 21:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 833KLM

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

7:30 - 12:45CPT 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 882Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 30

23:15 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:10 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 903KLM

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

13:15 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:50 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

R19 247Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 1

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

Jan 1

SFO18:35San Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R20 349

Turkish Airlines

Dec 1

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

Jan 1

SFO18:35San Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R21 046

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Kenya Airways

Dec 1

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

60h 44m

2 stops

SFO10:04San Francisco

Jan 1

SFO6:04San Francisco

69h 31m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R27 283

Kenya Airways

Aug 23

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

32h 43m

3 stops

SFO14:08San Francisco

Sept 5

SFO6:00San Francisco

63h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

R31 334

Kenya Airways

Aug 23

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

36h 59m

3 stops

SFO18:24San Francisco

Sept 5

SFO22:35San Francisco

54h 00m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R31 350

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1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

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1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

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1 stop26h 50m

R16 104

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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20:05-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

San Francisco

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2 stops23h 20m

R16 153

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

20:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

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21:30-15:20

1 stop32h 50m

R16 704

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Fri 25/9

20:00-17:42

2 stops30h 42m

San Francisco

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22:42-15:20

2 stops31h 38m

R16 704

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:10-6:25

1 stop29h 15m

R16 817

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 833

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

7:30-12:45

1 stop38h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

15:10-6:25

1 stop29h 15m

R16 882

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

20:10-22:10

1 stop41h 00m

R17 903

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

11:50-10:15

2 stops37h 25m

R19 247

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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 R15 796 to R19 183.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 634.

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 796.

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 345 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 R15 132 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% 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 August 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 16% 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	32h 34m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 32h 34m

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. 32h 34m 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 August 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 (17%), Qatar Airways (13%), and KLM (11%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 988	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 109 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 556 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 505 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 638	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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