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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 226 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2026

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9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R18 953Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 15

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 351Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 351Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 9

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 367Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

9:40 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 367Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 9

20:50 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 14m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 925Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

20:50 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 10m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 005Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

23:59 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 11m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 21:41CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 16m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 053Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

16:00 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 13:44CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 19m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 085Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

22:15 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 15:11CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 46m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 164Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

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22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 27m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 623Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

8:10 - 10:38CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

59h 28m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 815Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 9:14CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

51h 49m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 815Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

20:25 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 27m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

23:30 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

48h 22m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

22:35 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 18:17CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10

22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 27m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10

22:35 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23:30 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

48h 22m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

22:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 27m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 958Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

20:25 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

56h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

8:10 - 10:38CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

59h 28m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R24 149Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Nov 9

SFO20:55San Francisco

54h 40m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

53h 39m

3 stops

SFO10:04San Francisco

R20 356

Kenya Airways

Nov 9

SFO20:55San Francisco

54h 40m

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CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

53h 39m

3 stops

SFO10:04San Francisco

R20 435

Kenya Airways

Oct 19

SFO23:49San Francisco

52h 46m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 2

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

34h 40m

3 stops

SFO15:05San Francisco

R20 467

Iberia flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Iberia

Nov 21

SFO17:25San Francisco

28h 40m

1 stop

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

Dec 5

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

SFO14:55San Francisco

R21 551

Iberia

Nov 24

SFO8:55San Francisco

37h 10m

2 stops

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

Dec 8

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

SFO18:45San Francisco

R21 615

Iberia

Jan 27

SFO20:35San Francisco

29h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Feb 10

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

SFO14:55San Francisco

R21 631

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9:40-9:25

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Cape Town Intl

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10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R19 367

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SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 1/11

20:50-13:35

3 stops54h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

14:25-21:39

3 stops41h 14m

R19 925

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SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 1/11

20:50-13:35

3 stops54h 45m

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14:25-19:35

3 stops39h 10m

R20 005

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23:59-22:10

2 stops37h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

14:25-21:41

3 stops41h 16m

R20 053

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SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 24/11

16:00-13:35

3 stops59h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

14:25-13:44

3 stops33h 19m

R20 085

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SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

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San Francisco

Tue 13/10

22:15-13:35

3 stops54h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

14:25-15:11

3 stops33h 46m

R20 164

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

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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 R24 038 to R30 988.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 953.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco, with most prices found around R20 292. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 902.

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 751 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 R23 416 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% 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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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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Best price found	R12 226
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R12 226. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 953.

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

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 24h 35m.
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.

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