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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $691

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
33h 35m1 stop
$966Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 30
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:47 pmCPT-SFO
31h 57m2 stops
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8:25 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$972United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pmSFO-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
$973Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 5:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 20m2 stops
$983Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 9:01 pmCPT-SFO
33h 31m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
33h 35m1 stop
$996Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 1:25 pmCPT-SFO
32h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 9:55 pmSFO-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
$1,007Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
KLM Logo
7:55 am - 1:25 pmCPT-SFO
39h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
3:40 pm - 5:50 amSFO-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
$1,056KLM
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:45 amCPT-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
$1,064Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 2:35 pmSFO-CPT
31h 05m2 stops
$1,079Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 29
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 6:04 pmCPT-SFO
28h 19m2 stops
KLM Logo
2:05 pm - 5:50 amSFO-CPT
29h 45m2 stops
$1,782KLM
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 21
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
$966
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 28
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
33h 31m
1 stop
SFO9:01 pmSan Francisco
Dec 5
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
$996
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Virgin Atlantic
Dec 14
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
Dec 21
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
$1,976
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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
Feb 7
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
31h 57m
2 stops
SFO6:47 pmSan Francisco
Feb 21
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
$972
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United Airlines
Nov 28
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
28h 45m
2 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Dec 5
SFO11:44 pmSan Francisco
30h 26m
2 stops
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
$1,488
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United Airlines
Dec 21
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
29h 09m
2 stops
SFO3:59 pmSan Francisco
Dec 29
SFO12:30 amSan Francisco
31h 30m
3 stops
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
$1,520
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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 October 31, 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

4:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$966

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

11:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$973

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

11:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

10:30 am-5:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

$983

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/28

9:30 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop33h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

4:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$996

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

3:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

7:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,007

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

7:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop39h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

3:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,056

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

4:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,064

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

9:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

10:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,079

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

11:45 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops28h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 12/21

2:05 pm-5:50 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,782

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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 January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,037.

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 $1,156 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 $1,058 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 19% 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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  • 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 25h 19m, 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,997 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,031 reviews
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