Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from R11 478

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 20:25CPT-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:05 - 19:15SFO-CPT
43h 10m1 stop
R15 144Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 20:25CPT-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:05 - 19:15SFO-CPT
43h 10m1 stop
R15 178Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
16:03 - 12:05SFO-CPT
34h 02m2 stops
R16 548Delta
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:27CPT-SFO
28h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 16:10SFO-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
R16 600United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:23CPT-SFO
24h 33m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:35 - 16:10SFO-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
R16 617United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:29CPT-SFO
26h 39m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 18:00SFO-CPT
23h 35m2 stops
R16 634United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:40 - 19:15SFO-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
R17 097Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:15SFO-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
R17 439Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
20:50 - 20:58CPT-SFO
34h 08m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:15SFO-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
R17 542Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:40 - 19:15SFO-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
R18 399Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 19
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO20:25San Francisco
Feb 1
SFO14:05San Francisco
43h 10m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 144
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 19
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO20:25San Francisco
Feb 1
SFO14:05San Francisco
43h 10m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R15 178
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 13
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Jan 20
SFO14:05San Francisco
43h 10m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R16 120
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Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Jan 19
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Feb 1
SFO16:03San Francisco
34h 02m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R16 548
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Delta
Jan 13
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
31h 26m
2 stops
SFO18:16San Francisco
Jan 20
SFO10:30San Francisco
39h 35m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R16 685
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Delta
Jan 14
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Jan 22
SFO6:00San Francisco
27h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R17 439
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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 29 November 2025.
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Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

14:05-19:15

1 stop43h 10m

R15 144

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

14:05-19:15

1 stop43h 10m

R15 178

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

16:03-12:05

2 stops34h 02m

R16 548

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

20:50-15:27

2 stops28h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 600

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

20:50-11:23

1 stop24h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

22:35-16:10

1 stop31h 35m

R16 617

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

20:50-13:29

2 stops26h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

8:25-18:00

2 stops23h 35m

R16 634

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R17 097

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

R17 439

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-20:58

2 stops34h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

R17 542

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R18 399

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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 February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San Francisco during January average around R17 062.

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 519. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around R21 991.

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 R17 992. 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 348 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 R19 621 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 142 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 53% 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

Fastest flight time

24h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 24h 45m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes 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 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 652Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 056 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 876Free CancellationRating
7,5
675 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 472Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 423 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R18 076Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 069 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 333Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 411 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 060Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 677 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 206Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 544 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 850Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 424 reviews
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