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

Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco Bay Area

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

There are 6 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R9 874 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026/27

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

36h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:38 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 249Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

20:05 - 21:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:40 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 249Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

20:05 - 16:54CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:55 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 646Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

20:05 - 17:02CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:55 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 662Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

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

27h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 711United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Dec 8

20:00 - 19:24CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 24m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

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

26h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 711United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

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

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 727KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

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

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:50 - 12:40SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 727KLM

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27

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

37h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:25 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 182Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27

20:50 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SJC San Jose

34h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:40 - 18:35SJC San Jose-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 832Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 6

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

SFO21:55San Francisco

Oct 28

SFO17:40San Francisco

33h 25m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 249

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 6

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

36h 51m

1 stop

SFO23:56San Francisco

Oct 28

SFO17:40San Francisco

33h 25m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 282

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 13

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

33h 01m

1 stop

SFO20:06San Francisco

Oct 24

SFO17:55San Francisco

33h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 298

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 6

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

32h 24m

2 stops

SFO19:24San Francisco

Oct 28

SFO6:35San Francisco

26h 25m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 711

United Airlines

Oct 13

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

26h 12m

2 stops

SFO13:12San Francisco

Oct 24

SFO5:00San Francisco

26h 10m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 727

United Airlines

Oct 1

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

SFO11:25San Francisco

Oct 31

SFO18:35San Francisco

38h 25m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 890

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Tue 6/10

20:05-23:56

1 stop36h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

18:38-12:05

2 stops32h 27m

R15 249

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:05-21:55

1 stop34h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

17:40-12:05

1 stop33h 25m

R15 249

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:05-16:54

1 stop29h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

17:55-12:40

2 stops33h 45m

R16 646

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-17:02

1 stop29h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

17:55-12:40

2 stops33h 45m

R16 662

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-12:30

2 stops25h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

5:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R16 711

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:00-19:24

2 stops32h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

6:35-18:00

2 stops26h 25m

R16 711

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

13:45-12:40

2 stops37h 55m

R16 727

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

14:50-12:40

2 stops36h 50m

R16 727

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

22:25-18:35

1 stop35h 10m

R17 182

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJC San Jose

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

20:50-21:25

1 stop34h 35m

San Jose

Tue 10/11

20:40-18:35

2 stops35h 55m

R17 832

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 655. The month of January is another great option to travel to San Francisco Bay Area, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R15 834.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around R20 657 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 Bay Area from Cape Town for as low as R16 938 on momondo.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area.

Cheap Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 874
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 874. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 249.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area takes 24h 35m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and San Francisco Bay Area, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 27,30% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 14,35%, Boeing 737 with 9,05%, and Embraer 195 E2 with 7,15%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco Bay Area

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 023	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 229 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 575 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 992	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 595 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 265	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 330	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 664 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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