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

Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

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

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

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 San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R13 809 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R35 500 to R22 783. The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 084.

1 adult

0 bags

Find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

20:45 - 22:05

SFO

CPT

40h 20m

2 stops

14:25 - 21:39

CPT

SFO

41h 14m

3 stops

R20 084Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

20:25 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

40h 45m

2 stops

14:25 - 21:28

CPT

SFO

40h 03m

3 stops

R20 233Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

20:45 - 22:05

SFO

CPT

40h 20m

2 stops

14:25 - 13:38

CPT

SFO

33h 13m

3 stops

R20 300Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

20:45 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

55h 50m

3 stops

14:25 - 19:35

CPT

SFO

39h 10m

3 stops

R20 432Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

22:45 - 6:00

SFO

CPT

46h 15m

2 stops

14:20 - 10:40

CPT

SFO

53h 20m

2 stops

R20 482Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

20:45 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

55h 50m

3 stops

14:25 - 9:30

CPT

SFO

53h 05m

3 stops

R20 581Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

21:00 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

55h 35m

3 stops

14:20 - 9:10

CPT

SFO

51h 50m

2 stops

R20 631Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

22:45 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

53h 50m

3 stops

14:20 - 9:10

CPT

SFO

51h 50m

2 stops

R21 575Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

20:25 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

14:25 - 13:10

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

R21 624Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

20:25 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

14:25 - 9:10

CPT

SFO

51h 45m

3 stops

R21 790Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Aug 26

SFO18:45San Francisco

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 9

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:50San Francisco

R24 042

Turkish Airlines

May 11

SFO12:55San Francisco

37h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

May 27

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:50San Francisco

R24 174

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO18:45San Francisco

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 2

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:50San Francisco

R24 207

Iberia flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Iberia deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets

Iberia

Oct 26

SFO21:40San Francisco

29h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 9

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

30h 05m

1 stop

SFO15:00San Francisco

R24 124

Iberia

Oct 26

SFO12:12San Francisco

38h 58m

2 stops

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 9

CPT20:35Cape Town Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

SFO15:00San Francisco

R24 323

Iberia

Oct 26

SFO13:19San Francisco

37h 51m

2 stops

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 9

CPT20:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

SFO18:45San Francisco

R24 356

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

20:45-22:05

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

14:25-21:39

3 stops41h 14m

R20 084

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

20:25-22:10

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

14:25-21:28

3 stops40h 03m

R20 233

Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

20:45-22:05

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

14:25-13:38

3 stops33h 13m

R20 300

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

20:45-13:35

3 stops55h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

14:25-19:35

3 stops39h 10m

R20 432

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

22:45-6:00

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

14:20-10:40

2 stops53h 20m

R20 482

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

20:45-13:35

3 stops55h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

14:25-9:30

3 stops53h 05m

R20 581

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

21:00-13:35

3 stops55h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

14:20-9:10

2 stops51h 50m

R20 631

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

22:45-13:35

3 stops53h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

14:20-9:10

2 stops51h 50m

R21 575

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

20:25-13:35

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

14:25-13:10

3 stops31h 45m

R21 624

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

20:25-13:35

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

14:25-9:10

3 stops51h 45m

R21 790

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

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

Prices

Airlines

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco, with most prices found around R21 111. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 412.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R27 170 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from San Francisco for as low as R22 303 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight.

How have San Francisco to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated return price

Cheap San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

Fastest flight time	31h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 31h 40m

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

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The distance between San Francisco and Cape Town Intl is about 16474,6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 31h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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 San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from San Francisco to Cape Town for you.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cape Town from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Cape Town from San Francisco.

I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Cape Town, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Cape Town from San Francisco and alert you when they change.