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

Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of April 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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.

R12 123 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 R34 274 to R16 956. The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 139.

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20:25 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

40h 45m

2 stops

14:25 - 13:10

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

R20 139Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

20:25 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

14:25 - 13:10

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

R20 353Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

22:00 - 6:00

SFO

CPT

47h 00m

2 stops

14:25 - 18:29

CPT

SFO

37h 04m

3 stops

R20 914Kenya Airways

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12

22:00 - 6:00

SFO

CPT

47h 00m

2 stops

14:25 - 14:57

CPT

SFO

33h 32m

3 stops

R20 964Kenya Airways

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12

21:00 - 22:10

SFO

CPT

40h 10m

2 stops

14:25 - 13:10

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

R21 096Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

22:00 - 6:00

SFO

CPT

47h 00m

2 stops

23:30 - 9:25

CPT

SFO

66h 55m

2 stops

R21 227Kenya Airways

Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13

20:25 - 13:00

SFO

CPT

55h 35m

2 stops

14:25 - 15:10

CPT

SFO

34h 45m

3 stops

R21 310Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Dec 3

20:25 - 13:35

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

7:20 - 13:10

CPT

SFO

38h 50m

2 stops

R21 326Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

20:45 - 6:00

SFO

CPT

48h 15m

2 stops

14:20 - 13:38

CPT

SFO

32h 18m

2 stops

R21 343Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24

15:55 - 10:15

SFO

CPT

33h 20m

1 stop

15:20 - 13:35

CPT

SFO

31h 15m

2 stops

R21 673Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Emirates

Apr 27

SFO16:30San Francisco

34h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 7

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

R23 619

Emirates

Apr 27

SFO16:30San Francisco

34h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 7

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

R24 708

Emirates

Apr 27

SFO16:30San Francisco

39h 10m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

May 7

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 45m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

R25 219

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Sept 14

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

31h 15m

2 stops

SFO13:35San Francisco

R21 673

Qatar Airways

Sept 8

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

52h 10m

2 stops

SFO13:35San Francisco

R22 217

Qatar Airways

Oct 8

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

52h 10m

2 stops

SFO13:35San Francisco

R22 877

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Mon 28/9

20:25-22:10

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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14:25-13:10

3 stops31h 45m

R20 139

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SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

20:25-13:35

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

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14:25-13:10

3 stops31h 45m

R20 353

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

22:00-6:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

14:25-18:29

3 stops37h 04m

R20 914

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

22:00-6:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

14:25-14:57

3 stops33h 32m

R20 964

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

21:00-22:10

2 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

14:25-13:10

3 stops31h 45m

R21 096

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

22:00-6:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

23:30-9:25

2 stops66h 55m

R21 227

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

20:25-13:00

2 stops55h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

14:25-15:10

3 stops34h 45m

R21 310

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

20:25-13:35

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

7:20-13:10

2 stops38h 50m

R21 326

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

20:45-6:00

2 stops48h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

14:20-13:38

2 stops32h 18m

R21 343

Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:20-13:35

2 stops31h 15m

R21 673

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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 030. 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 322.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 015 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 217 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?

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Fastest flight time	33h 20m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 33h 20m

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

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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 33h 20m.
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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of April 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
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.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Cape Town, the leading airline is British Airways, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom R20 965	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 883 reviews		Search British Airways flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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