Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $671

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Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,119Turkish Airlines
jeu., mai 21 - ven., juin 5
SWISS Logo
10:25 pm - 4:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
26h 50m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
46h 40m
1 stop
$1,179SWISS
jeu., mai 7 - jeu., mai 14
SWISS Logo
10:25 pm - 4:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
26h 50m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 1:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
39h 10m
2 stops
$1,189SWISS
jeu., mai 7 - jeu., mai 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,201Turkish Airlines
ven., mai 8 - ven., mai 15
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 6:29 pm
CPT
-
SFO
44h 09m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
-
CPT
53h 50m
3 stops
$1,204Kenya Airways
mar., mai 26 - sam., oct. 24
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 7:07 pm
CPT
-
SFO
32h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
29h 25m
2 stops
$1,210Delta
dim., mai 3 - dim., mai 17
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 12:32 am
CPT
-
SFO
34h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 9:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
30h 35m
2 stops
$1,215Delta
jeu., mai 7 - jeu., mai 14
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 12:32 am
CPT
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SFO
34h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 9:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
30h 35m
2 stops
$1,218Delta
jeu., mai 7 - jeu., mai 14
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2:00 pm - 12:50 pm
CPT
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SFO
31h 50m
2 stops
Air France Logo
4:40 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
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CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,219Air France
jeu., mai 28 - lun., oct. 26
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 9:23 am
CPT
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SFO
59h 03m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
55h 35m
3 stops
$1,222Kenya Airways
mar., mai 26 - dim., oct. 25

Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
May 3
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
32h 02m
1 stop
SFO7:07 pmSan Francisco
May 17
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,210
Delta
May 7
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
34h 17m
2 stops
SFO12:32 amSan Francisco
May 14
SFO5:50 amSan Francisco
30h 35m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,218
Delta
May 8
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:05 amSan Francisco
May 15
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
37h 10m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,257

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 21
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
Jun 5
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
37h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,119
Turkish Airlines
May 8
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,201
Turkish Airlines
May 8
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,230

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/21

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

ven. 6/5

12:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 55m

$1,119

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/7

10:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

jeu. 5/14

1:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop46h 40m

$1,179

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/7

10:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

jeu. 5/14

1:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,189

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ven. 5/8

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

ven. 5/15

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,201

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/26

7:20 am-6:29 pm

2 stops44h 09m

San Francisco

sam. 10/24

10:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 50m

$1,204

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

dim. 5/3

8:05 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop32h 02m

San Francisco

dim. 5/17

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,210

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/7

11:15 pm-12:32 am

2 stops34h 17m

San Francisco

jeu. 5/14

5:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,215

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/7

11:15 pm-12:32 am

2 stops34h 17m

San Francisco

jeu. 5/14

5:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,218
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 5/28

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 10/26

4:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,219

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/26

7:20 am-9:23 am

2 stops59h 03m

San Francisco

dim. 10/25

9:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops55h 35m

$1,222

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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 $972.

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 $1,162 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 $1,046 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

33h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 33h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San Francisco.
  • How far is Cape Town Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and San Francisco is about 10236.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 33h 05m, 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.

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  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $954Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,499 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,356 reviews
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