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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl

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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.

R12 274 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in 2026/27

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22:55 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 12:44CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 19m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 057Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Dec 7

22:56 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 09m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 12:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 14m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 106Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

20:55 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 12:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 14m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 238Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

20:55 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 12:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 14m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 303Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

22:55 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 05m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 336Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

22:55 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 9:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 05m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 467Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

18:35 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R20 516Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 10

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

R20 729Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

22:00 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 20m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 827Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 4

21:52 - 6:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 08m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:20 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 893Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 30

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22:00 - 6:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 - 12:31CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 335Kenya Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

22:00 - 6:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 9:34CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 09m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 548Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

22:00 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 9:34CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 09m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 679Kenya Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

22:00 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

23:25 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

48h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R23 974Kenya Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

16:15 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

7:20 - 12:31CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R24 252Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

12:08 - 12:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

18:55 - 18:28CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R25 137Iberia

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

16:15 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 9:34CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 09m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R27 169Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

21:35 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 18:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

R27 349Iberia

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

12:08 - 12:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

20:35 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R27 431Iberia

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

12:08 - 12:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

20:35 - 20:42CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 07m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

R27 595Iberia

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Feb 22

SFO9:40San Francisco

37h 45m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 8

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

31h 10m

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SFO7:50San Francisco

R20 729

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Jan 20

SFO9:40San Francisco

37h 45m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 3

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

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SFO7:50San Francisco

R21 991

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Apr 10

SFO22:25San Francisco

50h 00m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

May 12

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

42h 55m

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SFO20:35San Francisco

R22 040

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Nov 2

SFO22:55San Francisco

37h 10m

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CPT22:05Cape Town Intl

Dec 7

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

32h 19m

3 stops

SFO12:44San Francisco

R20 057

Kenya Airways

Nov 9

SFO20:55San Francisco

54h 40m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 22

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

32h 14m

3 stops

SFO12:39San Francisco

R20 303

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Nov 2

SFO22:55San Francisco

37h 10m

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Nov 15

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

53h 05m

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SFO9:30San Francisco

R20 336

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R20 467

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18:35-12:05

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R20 516

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R20 827

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21:52-6:00

2 stops46h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

14:20-12:40

2 stops32h 20m

R20 893

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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 170 to R32 257.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 057.

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 R23 482. 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 R24 236.

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 R29 101 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 958 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight.

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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 274
Fastest flight time	31h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R12 274. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 057.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 31h 30m

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 31h 30m.
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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