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.

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 58% 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.

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 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 719.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco

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 September 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 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R14 700Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

20:05 - 23:56CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

R15 115Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

20:05 - 15:54CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:20 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 930Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

20:05 - 16:08CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

6:05 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 930Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

20:05 - 23:56CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:40 - 17:30SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 361Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26

20:00 - 17:23CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

5:00 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

R16 585United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

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

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

6:35 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 585United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

23:15 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 51m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

14:50 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 432Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26

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

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 9:45SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 943KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

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

R20 020KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

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20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

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23:59 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 930Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23:59 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 962Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

23:15 - 19:36CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 21m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles Los Angeles

14:47 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 585Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:00 - 12:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:15 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m1 stop Newark

R16 697United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:00 - 12:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:10 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R16 697United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:00 - 12:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:15 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m1 stop Newark

R16 713United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:00 - 12:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:10 - 18:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R16 713United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

14:25 - 9:14CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

51h 49m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:40 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m3 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R34 608Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

14:30 - 15:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

57h 58m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22:55 - 14:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R35 151Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

14:25 - 9:14CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

51h 49m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:40 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m3 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R37 580Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

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Oct 23

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

33h 01m

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SFO20:06San Francisco

Nov 8

SFO20:50San Francisco

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Oct 23

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Oct 19

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Oct 26

SFO17:40San Francisco

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Oct 23

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

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SFO16:08San Francisco

Nov 8

SFO6:05San Francisco

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CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R15 930

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Oct 6

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

33h 01m

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SFO20:06San Francisco

Oct 26

SFO8:00San Francisco

25h 35m

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R15 946

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Sept 13

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

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1 stop22h 40m

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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 R16 473 to R18 630.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 700.

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 578.

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 R19 819 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 R16 665 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 27% 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 September 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 23% 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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Best price found	R10 929
Fastest flight time	32h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 929. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 700.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 32h 55m

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 55m 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 September 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 (47% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Virgin Atlantic (12%), Qatar Airways (12%), and KLM (11%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 777	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
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KLM	PriceFrom R15 396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 573 reviews	Search KLM flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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