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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from $738

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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$1,128Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$1,141Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
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9:40 am - 9:25 amSFO-CPT
37h 45m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:50 amCPT-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
$1,150Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$1,154Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$1,165Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
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11:25 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-CPT
37h 45m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 12:29 pmCPT-SFO
32h 04m3 stops
$1,168Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
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7:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$1,179Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$1,184Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 1
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9:40 am - 9:25 amSFO-CPT
37h 45m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:50 amCPT-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
$1,201Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
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9:40 am - 9:25 amSFO-CPT
61h 45m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:50 amCPT-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
$1,241Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 28
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Feb 11
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,128
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 9
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Feb 13
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,141
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Nov 18
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,154
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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Jan 21
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
Feb 3
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,150
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 29
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
Feb 12
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,201
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 28
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
61h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
Feb 11
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,241
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 2, 2025.
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Return

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,128

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,141

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,150

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,154

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,165

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

2:25 pm-12:29 pm

3 stops32h 04m

$1,168

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,179

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,184

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,201

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops61h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,241

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,331.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,484. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,828.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,365. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,723. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,592 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from San Francisco for as low as $1,350 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    San Francisco and Cape Town Intl are 10237.5 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 29h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,983 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,043Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,639 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,389 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,130Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,186Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,415 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,232Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,444 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,299Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,933 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,307Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,962 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,414Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,362 reviews
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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Paarl
Somerset West
Simon's Town
Gordon's Bay
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