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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R10 658

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 17:43
CPT
-
SFO
30h 13m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 - 19:15
SFO
-
CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
R14 206Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:34
CPT
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SFO
31h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:05 - 15:05
SFO
-
CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
R15 399United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:12
CPT
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SFO
28h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
0:43 - 16:10
SFO
-
CPT
29h 27m
2 stops
R15 512United Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
60h 40m
2 stops
R22 639Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 15:41
CPT
-
SFO
57h 16m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:55 - 14:35
SFO
-
CPT
30h 40m
2 stops
R23 929Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 14:00
CPT
-
SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 18:05
SFO
-
CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
R24 913Emirates
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 14:00
CPT
-
SFO
33h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 18:05
SFO
-
CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
R25 122Emirates
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
R25 187Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
R25 300Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 15:48
CPT
-
SFO
38h 08m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 9:25
SFO
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CPT
84h 40m
2 stops
R26 009Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 9
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
31h 44m
2 stops
SFO19:34San Francisco
Mar 16
SFO5:05San Francisco
25h 00m
2 stops
CPT15:05Cape Town Intl
R15 399
United Airlines
Feb 2
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
28h 22m
2 stops
SFO15:12San Francisco
Feb 8
SFO0:43San Francisco
29h 27m
2 stops
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
R15 512
United Airlines
Jul 2
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
30h 22m
2 stops
SFO17:12San Francisco
Jul 17
SFO21:30San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R30 540

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50San Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45San Francisco
60h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R22 639
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50San Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R25 187
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50San Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R25 300

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Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

R14 206

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-19:34

2 stops31h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

5:05-15:05

2 stops25h 00m

R15 399

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-15:12

2 stops28h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

0:43-16:10

2 stops29h 27m

R15 512

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

11:45-9:25

2 stops60h 40m

R22 639

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

15:25-15:41

3 stops57h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

22:55-14:35

2 stops30h 40m

R23 929

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

17:05-18:05

1 stop40h 00m

R24 913

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

17:05-18:05

1 stop40h 00m

R25 122

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

R25 187

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

R25 300

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

10:40-15:48

3 stops38h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

11:45-9:25

2 stops84h 40m

R26 009

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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 R16 028.

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 631 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 964 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 January 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% 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

25h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 25h 25m
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. 25h 25m 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
United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 897Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 193 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 935Free CancellationRating
7,5
678 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 555Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 443 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 014Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 205 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 941Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 728 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 078Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 694 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 968Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 486 reviews
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