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

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

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM 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 March 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 240 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R16 099 to R20 444. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 332.

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19:50 - 10:25

CPT

SFO

23h 35m

1 stop

8:10 - 15:20

SFO

CPT

22h 10m

1 stop

R16 332United Airlines

mån, apr 20 - mån, apr 27

20:00 - 1:35

CPT

SFO

38h 35m

2 stops

21:30 - 15:20

SFO

CPT

32h 50m

1 stop

R16 398United Airlines

sön, apr 19 - sön, maj 3

20:00 - 11:25

CPT

SFO

24h 25m

1 stop

22:38 - 17:10

SFO

CPT

33h 32m

2 stops

R16 415United Airlines

tis, apr 21 - tis, apr 28

20:05 - 10:37

CPT

SFO

23h 32m

1 stop

13:45 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

22h 40m

1 stop

R16 498Delta

tis, apr 21 - tis, apr 28

23:45 - 18:00

CPT

SFO

27h 15m

1 stop

21:54 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

38h 31m

2 stops

R16 582Delta

fre, maj 1 - fre, maj 22

20:00 - 13:15

CPT

SFO

26h 15m

2 stops

23:52 - 17:10

SFO

CPT

32h 18m

2 stops

R16 632United Airlines

tis, apr 21 - tis, apr 28

23:15 - 23:10

CPT

SFO

32h 55m

2 stops

11:00 - 5:50

SFO

CPT

33h 50m

2 stops

R16 648Delta

ons, apr 22 - ons, apr 29

23:45 - 23:35

CPT

SFO

32h 50m

2 stops

21:54 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

38h 31m

2 stops

R16 665Delta

fre, maj 1 - fre, maj 22

23:45 - 18:00

CPT

SFO

27h 15m

1 stop

21:54 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

38h 31m

2 stops

R17 414Delta

fre, maj 1 - fre, maj 22

23:45 - 22:47

CPT

SFO

32h 02m

2 stops

21:54 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

38h 31m

2 stops

R17 497Delta

fre, maj 1 - fre, maj 22

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Delta

Apr 21

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

23h 32m

1 stop

SFO10:37San Francisco

Apr 28

SFO13:45San Francisco

22h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R16 498

Delta

May 1

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO18:00San Francisco

May 22

SFO21:54San Francisco

38h 31m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R16 582

Delta

Apr 22

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

SFO23:10San Francisco

Apr 29

SFO11:00San Francisco

33h 50m

2 stops

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

R16 648

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Kenya Airways

Apr 21

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

33h 19m

3 stops

SFO14:44San Francisco

Apr 28

SFO16:00San Francisco

60h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R19 112

Kenya Airways

Apr 23

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

37h 34m

3 stops

SFO18:59San Francisco

Apr 30

SFO22:55San Francisco

53h 40m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R20 727

Kenya Airways

Apr 7

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

38h 45m

2 stops

SFO13:05San Francisco

Apr 14

SFO16:00San Francisco

60h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R20 777

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CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

mån 20/4

19:50-10:25

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

mån 27/4

8:10-15:20

1 stop22h 10m

R16 332

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

sön 19/4

20:00-1:35

2 stops38h 35m

San Francisco

sön 3/5

21:30-15:20

1 stop32h 50m

R16 398

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tis 21/4

20:00-11:25

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

tis 28/4

22:38-17:10

2 stops33h 32m

R16 415

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tis 21/4

20:05-10:37

1 stop23h 32m

San Francisco

tis 28/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 498

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

fre 1/5

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

fre 22/5

21:54-21:25

2 stops38h 31m

R16 582

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tis 21/4

20:00-13:15

2 stops26h 15m

San Francisco

tis 28/4

23:52-17:10

2 stops32h 18m

R16 632

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ons 22/4

23:15-23:10

2 stops32h 55m

San Francisco

ons 29/4

11:00-5:50

2 stops33h 50m

R16 648

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

fre 1/5

23:45-23:35

2 stops32h 50m

San Francisco

fre 22/5

21:54-21:25

2 stops38h 31m

R16 665

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

fre 1/5

23:45-18:00

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

fre 22/5

21:54-21:25

2 stops38h 31m

R17 414

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

fre 1/5

23:45-22:47

2 stops32h 02m

San Francisco

fre 22/5

21:54-21:25

2 stops38h 31m

R17 497

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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?

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 182.

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 R19 077 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 314 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 28% 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 March 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 3% 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	27h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 27h 15m

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. 27h 15m 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 March 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 (15%), KLM (13%), and Turkish Airlines (13%).

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 401	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 833	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 413 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 060	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 468 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 249 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 523	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R18 815	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 781 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 419	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 540 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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