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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $538

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United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 amCPT-SFO
23h 32m1 stop
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10:53 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 17m2 stops
$959United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
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8:00 pm - 11:13 amCPT-SFO
24h 13m1 stop
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5:15 am - 3:20 pmSFO-CPT
25h 05m2 stops
$967United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 8
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8:05 pm - 5:32 pmCPT-SFO
30h 27m1 stop
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7:29 am - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
25h 21m1 stop
$977Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
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8:05 pm - 5:32 pmCPT-SFO
30h 27m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
$980Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 8
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8:00 pm - 1:14 pmCPT-SFO
26h 14m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-CPT
30h 21m2 stops
$983United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 7
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4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
$1,056Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 8
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4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
$1,070Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 31
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6:55 pm - 1:40 pmCPT-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$1,115Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 30
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1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
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3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
$1,122Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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8:05 pm - 5:47 pmCPT-SFO
30h 42m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
37h 20m2 stops
$1,132Virgin Atlantic
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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 26
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Oct 30
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
33h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,115
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Qatar Airways
Sep 12
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
Sep 19
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,122
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Qatar Airways
Oct 26
CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Oct 30
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
37h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,169
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British Airways flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best British Airways deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 20
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
Nov 24
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 35m
1 stop
CPT8:05 amCape Town Intl
$1,261
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British Airways
Nov 20
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
Nov 24
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT8:00 amCape Town Intl
$1,265
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British Airways
Nov 20
CPT8:45 pmCape Town Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
Nov 24
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 35m
1 stop
CPT8:05 amCape Town Intl
$1,266
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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 July 31, 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/1

7:50 pm-10:22 am

1 stop23h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:53 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$959

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/26

8:00 pm-11:13 am

1 stop24h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$967

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop30h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

7:29 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$977

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop30h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$980

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/31

8:00 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops26h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:59 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$983

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/28

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,056

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

4:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,070

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

6:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

4:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,115

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/12

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$1,122

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

8:05 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop30h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,132

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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 October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,012.

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 $1,144 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 $1,096 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 11% more expensive 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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Best Price Found

$538

Fastest flight time

23h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $538. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $959.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 23h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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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 23h 32m, 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 $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $940Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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