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

Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 January 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 115 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 R20 088 to R28 109. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 295.

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6:00 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

21:30 - 23:49

CPT

SFO

36h 19m

1 stop

R12 295Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12

6:10 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

27h 05m

2 stops

21:30 - 19:56

CPT

SFO

32h 26m

1 stop

R12 360Delta

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12

6:00 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

21:30 - 17:48

CPT

SFO

30h 18m

1 stop

R12 508Delta

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 3

18:49 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

38h 26m

2 stops

21:30 - 19:56

CPT

SFO

32h 26m

1 stop

R12 590Delta

Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Mar 6

22:35 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

20:05 - 19:12

CPT

SFO

32h 07m

1 stop

R12 606Delta

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 26

21:35 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

35h 15m

1 stop

20:05 - 17:04

CPT

SFO

29h 59m

2 stops

R12 671Delta

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 26

13:45 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

22h 40m

1 stop

7:40 - 11:45

CPT

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

R12 720KLM

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29

5:55 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

27h 20m

2 stops

21:30 - 19:56

CPT

SFO

32h 26m

1 stop

R12 753Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 5

20:50 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

60h 00m

2 stops

20:05 - 19:54

CPT

SFO

32h 49m

2 stops

R12 770Delta

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

11:00 - 21:25

SFO

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

7:40 - 11:45

CPT

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

R12 786KLM

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29

Virgin Atlantic flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 29

SFO6:00San Francisco

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 12

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

36h 19m

1 stop

SFO23:49San Francisco

R12 295

Virgin Atlantic

Mar 18

SFO8:00San Francisco

26h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Apr 8

CPT20:25Cape Town Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

SFO15:45San Francisco

R13 326

Delta flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Delta

Jan 29

SFO8:25San Francisco

24h 50m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 12

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

26h 18m

2 stops

SFO13:48San Francisco

R12 360

Delta

Feb 11

SFO6:00San Francisco

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Mar 8

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

30h 49m

1 stop

SFO19:19San Francisco

R12 508

Delta

Feb 10

SFO18:49San Francisco

38h 26m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Mar 6

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

32h 26m

1 stop

SFO19:56San Francisco

R12 590

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SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

21:30-23:49

1 stop36h 19m

R12 295

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

6:10-19:15

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 360

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-17:48

1 stop30h 18m

R12 508

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

18:49-19:15

2 stops38h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 590

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

22:35-17:50

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:05-19:12

1 stop32h 07m

R12 606

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

21:35-17:50

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:05-17:04

2 stops29h 59m

R12 671

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

R12 720

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

5:55-19:15

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 753

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

20:50-17:50

2 stops60h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-19:54

2 stops32h 49m

R12 770

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

11:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

R12 786

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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 R20 873. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R24 082.

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 R26 381 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 R21 643 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?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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.

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Fastest flight time	21h 28m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 21h 28m

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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How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The distance between San Francisco and Cape Town Intl is about 16475,6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 28m.
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 January 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 810	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 680 reviews		Search British Airways flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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