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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 719

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:30 - 12:05SFO-CPT
33h 35m1 stop
R17 544Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
20:45 - 18:24CPT-SFO
31h 39m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:34 - 8:05SFO-CPT
33h 31m2 stops
R17 753American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 14:35CPT-SFO
56h 15m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 9:30SFO-CPT
33h 50m2 stops
R17 857Lufthansa
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Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 14
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:50CPT-SFO
31h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:00SFO-CPT
35h 10m2 stops
R18 637United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:50CPT-SFO
31h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:35 - 18:00SFO-CPT
33h 25m2 stops
R18 706United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 15:00CPT-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:30 - 8:05SFO-CPT
30h 35m2 stops
R19 937British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 15:00CPT-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:30 - 8:05SFO-CPT
30h 35m2 stops
R19 989British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 10:45CPT-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
R24 739Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 16
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:50CPT-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 11:40SFO-CPT
34h 00m1 stop
R27 530Emirates
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:50CPT-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 19:55SFO-CPT
66h 15m2 stops
R28 865Emirates
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 22
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Dec 29
SFO16:30San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R17 544
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 29
CPT23:10Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Mar 26
SFO17:30San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R34 864
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American Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 20
CPT20:45Cape Town Intl
31h 39m
2 stops
SFO18:24San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO12:34San Francisco
33h 31m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
R17 752
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American Airlines
Nov 20
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
30h 14m
2 stops
SFO18:24San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO15:30San Francisco
30h 35m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
R18 515
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American Airlines
Dec 22
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
36h 23m
2 stops
SFO22:58San Francisco
Dec 29
SFO15:00San Francisco
40h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
R27 652
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

16:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R17 544

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-18:24

2 stops31h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

12:34-8:05

2 stops33h 31m

R17 752

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

15:20-14:35

2 stops56h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

14:40-9:30

2 stops33h 50m

R17 857

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

20:50-17:50

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

20:50-18:00

2 stops35h 10m

R18 637

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

20:50-17:50

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

22:35-18:00

2 stops33h 25m

R18 706

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-15:00

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-8:05

2 stops30h 35m

R19 937

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-15:00

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-8:05

2 stops30h 35m

R19 989

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

16:40-10:45

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R24 739

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

15:40-11:40

1 stop34h 00m

R27 530

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

15:40-19:55

2 stops66h 15m

R28 865

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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 January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San Francisco during February average around R17 978.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R19 753. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around R22 255.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Cape Town to San Francisco in the morning for as low as R18 208. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R21 604 on average. Flights to San Francisco from Cape Town at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 R20 016 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 R18 342 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 38% 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 November 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 30% 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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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

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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 33m 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 840Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 009 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 066Free CancellationRating
7,5
672 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 670Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 408 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R18 293Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 035 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 553Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 393 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 624Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 661 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 437Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 501 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 088Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 402 reviews
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