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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 625

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 29/9. 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
20:00 - 14:07CPT-SFO
27h 07m2 stops
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8:26 - 15:20SFO-CPT
21h 54m1 stop
R17 183United Airlines
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23:15 - 20:18CPT-SFO
30h 03m2 stops
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10:55 - 21:25SFO-CPT
25h 30m2 stops
R19 094KLM
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20:05 - 20:25CPT-SFO
33h 20m1 stop
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23:59 - 17:50SFO-CPT
32h 51m1 stop
R19 112Delta
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16:35 - 10:35CPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
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18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
R19 462Turkish Airlines
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13:00 - 13:35CPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
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15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
R19 532Qatar Airways
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17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
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18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
R19 918Turkish Airlines
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20:00 - 22:58CPT-SFO
35h 58m1 stop
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0:43 - 17:10SFO-CPT
31h 27m2 stops
R20 970United Airlines
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12:35 - 12:25CPT-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
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14:45 - 10:30SFO-CPT
33h 45m1 stop
R22 250Qatar Airways
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18:45 - 18:45CPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
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14:40 - 8:00SFO-CPT
31h 20m2 stops
R22 758British Airways
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22:00 - 18:41CPT-SFO
30h 41m2 stops
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17:30 - 8:00SFO-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
R22 776British Airways
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Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
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Nov 20
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:50San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO9:40San Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R24 827
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Sept 20
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
36h 04m
3 stops
SFO13:44San Francisco
Sept 27
SFO6:00San Francisco
42h 25m
3 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R33 419
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Nov 20
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
35h 45m
3 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
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SFO23:20San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
R29 597
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Nov 20
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
35h 45m
3 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO23:20San Francisco
28h 25m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
R31 613
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Nov 20
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
35h 45m
3 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO22:45San Francisco
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2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
R32 612
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in October, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San Francisco during February average around R17 586.

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 978. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around R22 508.

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 415. 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 850 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 134 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 R19 725 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 11% 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

R11 625

Fastest flight time

23h 32m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R11 625. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 183.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 23h 32m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • 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. 23h 32m 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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SWISSPriceFrom R15 748Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 650 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 020Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 845 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 860Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 363 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 936Free CancellationRating
7,4
652 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 507Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 588 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R18 591Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 888 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 764Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 318 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 379Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 078 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 014Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 284 reviews
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