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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $699

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Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 8:17 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
26h 35m
1 stop
$1,019Delta
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Feb 18
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 5:04 pm
CPT
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SFO
29h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:53 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
22h 42m
2 stops
$1,020Delta
Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Feb 13
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:09 am
CPT
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SFO
24h 09m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 6:00 pm
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,033United Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Feb 8
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 8:19 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 04m
2 stops
KLM Logo
3:40 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
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CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,043KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
3:40 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,071KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
$1,083Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jun 22
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 1:35 pm
CPT
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SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
$1,086Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 1:35 pm
CPT
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SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
$1,092Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
$1,095Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 15
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 3:27 pm
CPT
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SFO
28h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
$1,098United Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Feb 12

KLM flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
KLM
Sep 13
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
30h 04m
2 stops
SFO8:19 pmSan Francisco
Nov 11
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,043
KLM
Sep 13
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
Nov 11
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,071
KLM
Jun 9
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
28h 43m
2 stops
SFO6:58 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 50m
2 stops
CPT12:40 pmCape Town Intl
$1,108

SWISS flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flight tickets
SWISS
Jun 9
CPT10:25 pmCape Town Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
Feb 9
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
$1,271
SWISS
May 23
CPT10:45 pmCape Town Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
May 31
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
45h 35m
1 stop
CPT8:55 pmCape Town Intl
$1,286
SWISS
May 23
CPT10:45 pmCape Town Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
May 30
SFO8:10 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,335

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/23

8:05 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop33h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 2/18

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,019
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:05 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops29h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 2/13

9:53 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$1,020

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/12

8:00 pm-11:09 am

1 stop24h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 2/8

11:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,033

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

11:15 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

3:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,043

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

3:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,071

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,083

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/15

7:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,086

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/15

7:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,092

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

1:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,095

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop28h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 2/12

9:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,098

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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 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 $1,270 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 $1,025 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Cape Town to San Francisco flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Fastest flight time

28h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 28h 01m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 28h 01m, 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 $945Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,748 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $975Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,451 reviews
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