Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $575

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United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:44 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
33h 35m
2 stops
$952United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
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8:50 pm - 11:30 am
CPT
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SFO
24h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:55 pm
SFO
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CPT
23h 10m
1 stop
$967United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:45 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 4:55 pm
SFO
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
$971United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:20 am
CPT
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SFO
24h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 5:20 pm
SFO
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CPT
46h 05m
2 stops
$1,027United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 11:59 pm
CPT
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SFO
36h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 9:45 pm
SFO
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CPT
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,047Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 11:59 pm
CPT
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SFO
36h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 7:05 am
SFO
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CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,085Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
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5:15 pm - 12:05 pm
CPT
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SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,098Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
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7:20 am - 4:08 pm
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SFO
42h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
53h 05m
3 stops
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 05m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 11:50 am
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CPT
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,233Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:20 am - 3:17 pm
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SFO
40h 57m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
55h 35m
3 stops
$1,334Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11

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 11
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
Feb 23
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
$950
United Airlines
Jul 28
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
30h 44m
2 stops
SFO5:44 pmSan Francisco
Aug 11
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
2 stops
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
$952
United Airlines
Mar 3
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
Mar 10
SFO8:45 amSan Francisco
23h 10m
1 stop
CPT4:55 pmCape Town Intl
$967

Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
$1,550
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
$1,561
Singapore Airlines
Jul 2
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
Jul 17
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
$1,565

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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 February 9, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/28

8:00 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops30h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

10:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$952

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

8:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$967

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$971

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

10:15 am-5:20 pm

2 stops46h 05m

$1,027

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

8:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

5:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,047

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

8:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

5:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,085

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,098

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

7:20 am-4:08 pm

2 stops42h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

11:30 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 05m

$1,168

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

12:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 55m

$1,233

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/28

7:20 am-3:17 pm

2 stops40h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

9:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops55h 35m

$1,334

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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 $1,144 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 $1,040 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 24h 40m
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 10237.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 24h 40m, 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $922Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,259 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,174 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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