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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $653

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Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
CPT
-
SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:03 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
-
CPT
34h 02m2 stops
$974Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:36 pm
CPT
-
SFO
30h 46m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 6:00 pm
SFO
-
CPT
24h 35m2 stops
$975United Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 11:04 pm
CPT
-
SFO
36h 14m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
-
CPT
35h 40m2 stops
$980Delta
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
CPT
-
SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
27h 15m1 stop
$1,027Delta
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
25h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:10 pm
SFO
-
CPT
23h 25m2 stops
$1,084United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:45 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m1 stop
$1,160Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:45 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m1 stop
$1,165Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 5:43 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 13m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:05 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
27h 10m1 stop
$1,179Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 12:40 pm
CPT
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SFO
34h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
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CPT
40h 25m1 stop
$1,183Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 am
CPT
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SFO
46h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:49 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CPT
38h 26m2 stops
$1,308Delta
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Jan 19
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
Jan 26
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
$974
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Delta
Jan 12
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
36h 14m
2 stops
SFO11:04 pmSan Francisco
Jan 27
SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco
35h 40m
2 stops
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
$980
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Delta
Dec 26
CPT7:55 amCape Town Intl
40h 45m
2 stops
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
Jan 9
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
35h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$1,005
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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 26
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
38h 27m
1 stop
SFO1:17 amSan Francisco
Jan 9
SFO8:35 amSan Francisco
23h 25m
2 stops
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
$974
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United Airlines
Feb 4
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
30h 46m
2 stops
SFO5:36 pmSan Francisco
Feb 11
SFO7:25 amSan Francisco
24h 35m
2 stops
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
$975
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United Airlines
Feb 5
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
SFO12:15 pmSan Francisco
Feb 12
SFO6:45 amSan Francisco
23h 25m
2 stops
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
$1,084
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
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Depart

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Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

4:03 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$974

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

7:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$975

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

8:50 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops36h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

2:25 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$980

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,027

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

8:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,084

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

1:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,160

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

1:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,165

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,179

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

12:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop34h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

3:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop40h 25m

$1,183

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop46h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

6:49 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$1,308

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $996.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $947. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,350.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $1,174. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,321.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,147 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Cape Town for as low as $1,043 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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

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

Fastest flight time

30h 29m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 30h 29m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San Francisco.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and San Francisco is about 10237.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 30h 29m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco 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 Cape Town to San Francisco?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,106 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,015 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,112 reviews
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