What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco?

Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 23m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 24h 39m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $983.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport is 2 as of October 2026.

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.

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8:50 pm - 6:57 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$909Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:50 pm - 9:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:35 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

$923Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

9:00 pm - 8:01 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 01m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

8:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$941Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 31

8:30 am - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

40h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

3:10 pm - 6:25 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,015Air France

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

8:00 pm - 11:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,042United Airlines

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 27

8:00 pm - 2:22 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

11:59 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$1,042United Airlines

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 27

8:00 pm - 11:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:55 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m1 stop Newark

$1,042United Airlines

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 27

8:50 pm - 10:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,492Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 31

8:50 pm - 12:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:30 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,551Delta

Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 25

8:50 pm - 6:47 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:45 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,551Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 23

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 26

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

32h 07m

1 stop

SFO6:57 pmSan Francisco

Dec 3

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

33h 25m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$909

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 26

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

34h 59m

1 stop

SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco

Dec 3

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

2 stops

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$923

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 26

CPT9:00 pmCape Town Intl

35h 24m

2 stops

SFO10:24 pmSan Francisco

Dec 3

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

2 stops

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$1,170

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Apr 13

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

27h 22m

2 stops

SFO2:22 pmSan Francisco

Apr 27

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

32h 11m

2 stops

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,042

United Airlines

Feb 6

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 39m

1 stop

SFO3:29 pmSan Francisco

Feb 27

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

24h 10m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,043

United Airlines

Oct 30

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

26h 45m

2 stops

SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

Nov 9

SFO6:16 amSan Francisco

23h 54m

2 stops

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,061

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

8:50 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop32h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$909

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

8:50 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop34h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

6:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$923

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

9:00 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops33h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$941

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/25

8:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops40h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

3:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

$1,015

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/13

8:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 4/27

10:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,042

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/13

8:00 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops27h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 4/27

11:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,042

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/13

8:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 4/27

11:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,042

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

8:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

6:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,492

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 2/25

7:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$2,551

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

8:50 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop31h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 2/23

11:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$2,551

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,035 to $1,481.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $909.

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 $975.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town 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 $1,263 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.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to San Francisco flight.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	24h 20m
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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $555. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $909.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 24h 20m

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 10236.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 24h 20m, 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?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport is 2 as of October 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and San Francisco, the leading airline is Delta, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 45%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $945	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,441 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,681 reviews		Search Delta flights

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